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 | $80.77 | 9.668% | $88.5788 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #2 | $161.56 | 7.231% | $173.2424 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
Purchase #3 | $204.37 | 5.193% | $214.9829 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #4 | $26.39 | 3.442% | $27.2983 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
Purchase #5 | $166.48 | 3.868% | $172.9194 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #6 | $160.40 | 7.275% | $172.0691 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #7 | $140.35 | 13.240% | $158.9323 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.32 | $1,008.0232 | $1,008.02 | $1,008.05 | $1,008.00 |