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 | $85.81 | 3.455% | $88.7747 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
Purchase #2 | $204.33 | 8.757% | $222.2232 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
Purchase #3 | $209.33 | 4.342% | $218.4191 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #4 | $88.58 | 9.814% | $97.2732 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
Purchase #5 | $133.25 | 7.745% | $143.5702 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
Purchase #6 | $117.75 | 6.130% | $124.9681 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
Purchase #7 | $183.44 | 12.446% | $206.2709 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.49 | $1,101.4994 | $1,101.49 | $1,101.35 | $1,101.60 |