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 | $83.92 | 4.250% | $87.4866 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.66 | 12.512% | $202.1391 | $202.14 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
Purchase #3 | $120.78 | 10.509% | $133.4728 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
Purchase #4 | $186.83 | 4.765% | $195.7324 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
Purchase #5 | $117.58 | 13.485% | $133.4357 | $133.44 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
Purchase #6 | $160.29 | 12.565% | $180.4304 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
Purchase #7 | $223.53 | 9.102% | $243.8757 | $243.88 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.59 | $1,176.5727 | $1,176.58 | $1,176.65 | $1,176.50 |