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 | $78.35 | 11.174% | $87.1048 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
Purchase #2 | $133.58 | 11.735% | $149.2556 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #3 | $93.66 | 11.810% | $104.7212 | $104.72 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
Purchase #4 | $144.85 | 10.370% | $159.8709 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
Purchase #5 | $85.63 | 11.646% | $95.6025 | $95.60 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $249.84 | 9.773% | $274.2569 | $274.26 | $274.25 | $274.30 |
Purchase #7 | $165.84 | 8.142% | $179.3427 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.75 | $1,050.1546 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.10 | $1,050.20 |