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 | $83.84 | 3.290% | $86.5983 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #2 | $164.63 | 10.197% | $181.4173 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.63 | 10.399% | $244.6773 | $244.68 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
Purchase #4 | $239.83 | 3.336% | $247.8307 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
Purchase #5 | $144.62 | 6.360% | $153.8178 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
Purchase #6 | $127.67 | 12.754% | $143.953 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
Purchase #7 | $215.31 | 4.702% | $225.4339 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.53 | $1,283.7283 | $1,283.73 | $1,283.75 | $1,283.70 |