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 | $78.72 | 12.456% | $88.5254 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $191.79 | 9.165% | $209.3676 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
Purchase #3 | $218.86 | 6.186% | $232.3987 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
Purchase #4 | $56.31 | 3.584% | $58.3282 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
Purchase #5 | $237.85 | 9.616% | $260.7217 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #6 | $190.45 | 13.270% | $215.7227 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
Purchase #7 | $238.86 | 12.576% | $268.899 | $268.90 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,212.84 | $1,333.9633 | $1,333.97 | $1,333.95 | $1,333.90 |