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 | $83.47 | 6.838% | $89.1777 | $89.18 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
Purchase #2 | $140.93 | 11.309% | $156.8678 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
Purchase #3 | $227.51 | 3.174% | $234.7312 | $234.73 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
Purchase #4 | $124.30 | 9.767% | $136.4404 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
Purchase #5 | $18.27 | 8.610% | $19.843 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
Purchase #6 | $224.95 | 11.761% | $251.4064 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
Purchase #7 | $225.80 | 6.789% | $241.1296 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.23 | $1,129.5961 | $1,129.60 | $1,129.65 | $1,129.50 |