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 | $87.42 | 5.248% | $92.0078 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
Purchase #2 | $172.43 | 7.507% | $185.3743 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #3 | $248.79 | 12.602% | $280.1425 | $280.14 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
Purchase #4 | $54.65 | 13.195% | $61.8611 | $61.86 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
Purchase #5 | $84.25 | 4.691% | $88.2022 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
Purchase #6 | $224.90 | 9.240% | $245.6808 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
Purchase #7 | $158.71 | 12.730% | $178.9138 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.15 | $1,132.1825 | $1,132.17 | $1,132.15 | $1,132.20 |