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 | $80.65 | 7.822% | $86.9584 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
Purchase #2 | $166.27 | 8.778% | $180.8652 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
Purchase #3 | $33.27 | 10.435% | $36.7417 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
Purchase #4 | $75.66 | 12.337% | $84.9942 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Purchase #5 | $204.74 | 12.661% | $230.6621 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
Purchase #6 | $164.57 | 4.798% | $172.4661 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #7 | $217.36 | 12.551% | $244.6409 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.52 | $1,037.3286 | $1,037.33 | $1,037.30 | $1,037.40 |