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 | $87.75 | 10.291% | $96.7804 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #2 | $139.49 | 12.271% | $156.6068 | $156.61 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #3 | $170.44 | 7.120% | $182.5753 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
Purchase #4 | $79.95 | 11.102% | $88.826 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
Purchase #5 | $219.77 | 9.564% | $240.7888 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #6 | $172.71 | 3.672% | $179.0519 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #7 | $228.42 | 12.732% | $257.5024 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.53 | $1,202.1316 | $1,202.14 | $1,202.20 | $1,202.20 |