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 | $86.26 | 6.166% | $91.5788 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #2 | $114.43 | 12.553% | $128.7944 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
Purchase #3 | $148.50 | 5.263% | $156.3156 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #4 | $140.84 | 4.338% | $146.9496 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
Purchase #5 | $71.43 | 5.827% | $75.5922 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
Purchase #6 | $229.77 | 13.680% | $261.2025 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
Purchase #7 | $82.33 | 5.824% | $87.1249 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $873.56 | $947.5580 | $947.55 | $947.55 | $947.50 |