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 | $83.75 | 5.856% | $88.6544 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
Purchase #2 | $74.29 | 9.145% | $81.0838 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
Purchase #3 | $224.82 | 13.140% | $254.3613 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
Purchase #4 | $205.25 | 5.393% | $216.3191 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #5 | $79.55 | 11.202% | $88.4612 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #6 | $226.80 | 6.656% | $241.8958 | $241.90 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
Purchase #7 | $34.47 | 12.336% | $38.7222 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.93 | $1,009.4978 | $1,009.49 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.60 |