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 | $83.28 | 5.144% | $87.5639 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
Purchase #2 | $150.78 | 5.740% | $159.4348 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
Purchase #3 | $115.80 | 9.804% | $127.153 | $127.15 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
Purchase #4 | $249.42 | 12.480% | $280.5476 | $280.55 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
Purchase #5 | $138.99 | 5.513% | $146.6525 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
Purchase #6 | $92.81 | 4.466% | $96.9549 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
Purchase #7 | $173.64 | 7.797% | $187.1787 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.72 | $1,085.4854 | $1,085.47 | $1,085.50 | $1,085.60 |