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 | $82.60 | 7.303% | $88.6323 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
Purchase #2 | $190.90 | 3.841% | $198.2325 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
Purchase #3 | $16.71 | 9.505% | $18.2983 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #4 | $249.85 | 3.435% | $258.4323 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 4.262% | $177.7667 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
Purchase #6 | $130.49 | 13.358% | $147.9209 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
Purchase #7 | $121.28 | 3.394% | $125.3962 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.33 | $1,014.6792 | $1,014.68 | $1,014.70 | $1,014.60 |