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 | $81.27 | 8.469% | $88.1528 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
Purchase #2 | $91.30 | 13.378% | $103.5141 | $103.51 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #3 | $52.94 | 13.148% | $59.9006 | $59.90 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #4 | $231.53 | 5.409% | $244.0535 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
Purchase #5 | $167.75 | 8.222% | $181.5424 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.55 | 11.840% | $200.8087 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #7 | $153.32 | 7.206% | $164.3682 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.66 | $1,042.3403 | $1,042.33 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.40 |