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 | $236.73 | 10.167% | $260.7983 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #2 | $118.62 | 10.864% | $131.5069 | $131.51 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #3 | $54.99 | 8.400% | $59.6092 | $59.61 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #4 | $70.77 | 11.441% | $78.8668 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #5 | $173.89 | 3.671% | $180.2735 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #6 | $117.89 | 11.767% | $131.7621 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
Purchase #7 | $129.96 | 10.398% | $143.4732 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.85 | $986.2900 | $986.29 | $986.20 | $986.40 |