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 | $80.77 | 9.256% | $88.2461 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
Purchase #2 | $71.42 | 4.149% | $74.3832 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
Purchase #3 | $46.40 | 11.113% | $51.5564 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
Purchase #4 | $244.90 | 12.493% | $275.4954 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #5 | $186.98 | 6.128% | $198.4381 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
Purchase #6 | $230.42 | 10.432% | $254.4574 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #7 | $162.57 | 10.112% | $179.0091 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.46 | $1,121.5857 | $1,121.60 | $1,121.60 | $1,121.60 |