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 | $83.50 | 5.694% | $88.2545 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
Purchase #2 | $184.25 | 6.696% | $196.5874 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #3 | $73.58 | 10.799% | $81.5259 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #4 | $202.32 | 8.519% | $219.5556 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
Purchase #5 | $220.34 | 9.641% | $241.583 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
Purchase #6 | $246.83 | 11.151% | $274.354 | $274.35 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
Purchase #7 | $80.28 | 6.651% | $85.6194 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,091.10 | $1,187.4798 | $1,187.48 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.60 |