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 | $87.96 | 3.215% | $90.7879 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #2 | $120.93 | 11.446% | $134.7716 | $134.77 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
Purchase #3 | $231.73 | 12.761% | $261.3011 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #4 | $133.45 | 7.571% | $143.5535 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
Purchase #5 | $20.74 | 9.852% | $22.7833 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
Purchase #6 | $173.77 | 10.723% | $192.4034 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
Purchase #7 | $158.72 | 12.600% | $178.7187 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.30 | $1,024.3195 | $1,024.31 | $1,024.30 | $1,024.40 |