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 | $82.75 | 5.347% | $87.1746 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
Purchase #2 | $216.48 | 13.141% | $244.9276 | $244.93 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
Purchase #3 | $125.97 | 3.426% | $130.2857 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
Purchase #4 | $22.97 | 9.514% | $25.1554 | $25.16 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
Purchase #5 | $216.43 | 6.534% | $230.5715 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
Purchase #6 | $243.56 | 4.536% | $254.6079 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #7 | $146.56 | 11.124% | $162.8633 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,054.72 | $1,135.5860 | $1,135.59 | $1,135.55 | $1,135.70 |