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 | $77.97 | 12.190% | $87.4745 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $61.90 | 13.357% | $70.168 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
Purchase #3 | $213.70 | 4.759% | $223.87 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
Purchase #4 | $228.85 | 5.251% | $240.8669 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #5 | $161.57 | 9.783% | $177.3764 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
Purchase #6 | $242.70 | 9.127% | $264.8512 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
Purchase #7 | $33.34 | 5.646% | $35.2224 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.03 | $1,099.8294 | $1,099.83 | $1,099.75 | $1,100.00 |