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 | $89.53 | 9.576% | $98.1034 | $98.10 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
Purchase #2 | $124.71 | 10.509% | $137.8158 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
Purchase #3 | $239.40 | 13.549% | $271.8363 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
Purchase #4 | $110.76 | 8.325% | $119.9808 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Purchase #5 | $243.70 | 3.650% | $252.5951 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
Purchase #6 | $216.30 | 4.270% | $225.536 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
Purchase #7 | $160.78 | 12.389% | $180.699 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,185.18 | $1,286.5664 | $1,286.58 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.50 |