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 | $79.55 | 9.627% | $87.2083 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #2 | $237.25 | 8.262% | $256.8516 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #3 | $51.36 | 6.637% | $54.7688 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
Purchase #4 | $95.88 | 3.117% | $98.8686 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
Purchase #5 | $58.73 | 3.104% | $60.553 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
Purchase #6 | $247.93 | 12.264% | $278.3361 | $278.34 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
Purchase #7 | $181.35 | 5.487% | $191.3007 | $191.30 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.05 | $1,027.8871 | $1,027.89 | $1,027.85 | $1,028.00 |