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 | $80.75 | 9.159% | $88.1459 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
Purchase #2 | $235.72 | 9.467% | $258.0356 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
Purchase #3 | $222.66 | 11.183% | $247.5601 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
Purchase #4 | $230.28 | 8.383% | $249.5844 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #5 | $24.98 | 7.439% | $26.8383 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
Purchase #6 | $153.72 | 10.359% | $169.6439 | $169.64 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
Purchase #7 | $191.85 | 3.456% | $198.4803 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.96 | $1,238.2885 | $1,238.29 | $1,238.35 | $1,238.20 |