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 | $79.92 | 10.856% | $88.5961 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #2 | $115.94 | 3.309% | $119.7765 | $119.78 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
Purchase #3 | $172.93 | 3.832% | $179.5567 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #4 | $145.59 | 5.132% | $153.0617 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
Purchase #5 | $217.93 | 13.235% | $246.773 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
Purchase #6 | $216.70 | 5.476% | $228.5665 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
Purchase #7 | $233.84 | 11.725% | $261.2577 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.85 | $1,277.5882 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.80 |