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 | $76.60 | 13.588% | $87.0084 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
Purchase #2 | $182.56 | 9.734% | $200.3304 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.60 | 10.391% | $272.2242 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
Purchase #4 | $93.33 | 5.805% | $98.7478 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
Purchase #5 | $82.72 | 6.344% | $87.9678 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
Purchase #6 | $203.93 | 5.619% | $215.3888 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #7 | $149.26 | 4.391% | $155.814 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.00 | $1,117.4814 | $1,117.48 | $1,117.45 | $1,117.40 |