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 | $80.38 | 8.706% | $87.3779 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #2 | $131.33 | 12.526% | $147.7804 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #3 | $181.95 | 12.672% | $205.0067 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Purchase #4 | $194.53 | 13.780% | $221.3362 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
Purchase #5 | $143.33 | 8.255% | $155.1619 | $155.16 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
Purchase #6 | $222.29 | 6.381% | $236.4743 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
Purchase #7 | $218.46 | 7.314% | $234.4382 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,172.27 | $1,287.5756 | $1,287.58 | $1,287.60 | $1,287.60 |