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 | $78.49 | 10.240% | $86.5274 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $75.77 | 9.698% | $83.1182 | $83.12 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
Purchase #3 | $160.91 | 12.239% | $180.6038 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $156.32 | 3.855% | $162.3461 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #5 | $21.74 | 3.313% | $22.4602 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #6 | $224.54 | 5.489% | $236.865 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
Purchase #7 | $249.70 | 10.735% | $276.5053 | $276.51 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.47 | $1,048.4260 | $1,048.44 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.40 |