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 | $84.40 | 3.283% | $87.1709 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
Purchase #2 | $63.31 | 5.511% | $66.799 | $66.80 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
Purchase #3 | $112.57 | 13.224% | $127.4563 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
Purchase #4 | $162.95 | 10.565% | $180.1657 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #5 | $233.31 | 11.164% | $259.3567 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
Purchase #6 | $224.64 | 12.206% | $252.0596 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
Purchase #7 | $169.59 | 8.404% | $183.8423 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.77 | $1,156.8505 | $1,156.86 | $1,156.80 | $1,157.00 |