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 | $82.53 | 5.595% | $87.1476 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
Purchase #2 | $103.31 | 11.510% | $115.201 | $115.20 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
Purchase #3 | $214.48 | 4.220% | $223.5311 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
Purchase #4 | $154.39 | 9.125% | $168.4781 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $115.39 | 6.710% | $123.1327 | $123.13 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
Purchase #6 | $109.42 | 13.200% | $123.8634 | $123.86 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
Purchase #7 | $244.88 | 9.390% | $267.8742 | $267.87 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.40 | $1,109.2281 | $1,109.22 | $1,109.25 | $1,109.20 |