Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $82.98 | 5.549% | $87.5846 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #2 | $145.85 | 7.570% | $156.8908 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
Purchase #3 | $180.37 | 3.360% | $186.4304 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
Purchase #4 | $136.43 | 10.343% | $150.541 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.57 | 3.738% | $215.329 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
Purchase #6 | $217.98 | 10.141% | $240.0854 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #7 | $109.62 | 12.416% | $123.2304 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.80 | $1,160.0916 | $1,160.09 | $1,160.20 | $1,160.00 |