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 | $87.50 | 3.139% | $90.2466 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
Purchase #2 | $152.47 | 9.110% | $166.36 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
Purchase #3 | $84.40 | 10.796% | $93.5118 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
Purchase #4 | $185.72 | 10.167% | $204.6022 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
Purchase #5 | $193.40 | 8.312% | $209.4754 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #6 | $226.56 | 7.284% | $243.0626 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
Purchase #7 | $149.30 | 13.352% | $169.2345 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.35 | $1,176.4931 | $1,176.49 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.50 |