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 | $83.36 | 6.368% | $88.6684 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
Purchase #2 | $115.28 | 3.829% | $119.6941 | $119.69 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
Purchase #3 | $245.64 | 12.719% | $276.883 | $276.88 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
Purchase #4 | $190.74 | 10.488% | $210.7448 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
Purchase #5 | $69.50 | 12.844% | $78.4266 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $157.57 | 4.536% | $164.7174 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
Purchase #7 | $137.35 | 7.766% | $148.0166 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.44 | $1,087.1509 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.10 |