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 | $83.53 | 5.430% | $88.0657 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
Purchase #2 | $102.71 | 8.493% | $111.4332 | $111.43 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
Purchase #3 | $182.86 | 7.290% | $196.1905 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $216.87 | 12.750% | $244.5209 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 8.782% | $180.1212 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #6 | $11.99 | 5.836% | $12.6897 | $12.69 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
Purchase #7 | $226.41 | 3.380% | $234.0627 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.95 | $1,067.0839 | $1,067.08 | $1,067.05 | $1,067.10 |