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 | $75.89 | 5.550% | $80.1019 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #2 | $136.93 | 4.638% | $143.2808 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #3 | $214.49 | 4.241% | $223.5865 | $223.59 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
Purchase #4 | $241.70 | 8.534% | $262.3267 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
Purchase #5 | $134.32 | 7.178% | $143.9615 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
Purchase #6 | $177.53 | 3.601% | $183.9229 | $183.92 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
Purchase #7 | $48.36 | 4.726% | $50.6455 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.22 | $1,087.8258 | $1,087.83 | $1,087.85 | $1,087.80 |