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 | $80.91 | 8.601% | $87.8691 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
Purchase #2 | $250.83 | 13.129% | $283.7615 | $283.76 | $283.75 | $283.80 |
Purchase #3 | $241.96 | 9.218% | $264.2639 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
Purchase #4 | $117.63 | 6.200% | $124.9231 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
Purchase #5 | $133.74 | 6.730% | $142.7407 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #6 | $148.43 | 11.466% | $165.449 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
Purchase #7 | $213.68 | 9.624% | $234.2446 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,187.18 | $1,303.2519 | $1,303.24 | $1,303.20 | $1,303.20 |