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 | $84.31 | 4.872% | $88.4176 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #2 | $133.36 | 9.665% | $146.2492 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #3 | $54.50 | 10.203% | $60.0606 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
Purchase #4 | $203.80 | 10.796% | $225.8022 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #5 | $138.54 | 13.854% | $157.7333 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
Purchase #6 | $202.66 | 11.632% | $226.2334 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
Purchase #7 | $134.61 | 3.119% | $138.8085 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.78 | $1,043.3048 | $1,043.30 | $1,043.30 | $1,043.20 |