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 | $85.75 | 3.180% | $88.4769 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $110.95 | 11.398% | $123.5961 | $123.60 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #3 | $79.84 | 4.630% | $83.5366 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
Purchase #4 | $129.58 | 13.586% | $147.1847 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
Purchase #5 | $249.75 | 9.583% | $273.6835 | $273.68 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
Purchase #6 | $132.78 | 10.156% | $146.2651 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
Purchase #7 | $147.86 | 12.471% | $166.2996 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.51 | $1,029.0425 | $1,029.05 | $1,029.10 | $1,029.10 |