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 | $80.43 | 8.369% | $87.1612 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
Purchase #2 | $153.47 | 3.278% | $158.5007 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $78.66 | 12.445% | $88.4492 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
Purchase #4 | $10.87 | 6.684% | $11.5966 | $11.60 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
Purchase #5 | $134.42 | 7.712% | $144.7865 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
Purchase #6 | $127.82 | 11.483% | $142.4976 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #7 | $133.73 | 8.829% | $145.537 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.40 | $778.5288 | $778.54 | $778.55 | $778.50 |