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 | $86.31 | 3.653% | $89.4629 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.61 | 3.252% | $188.5485 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #3 | $126.30 | 5.518% | $133.2692 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
Purchase #4 | $207.58 | 8.497% | $225.2181 | $225.22 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
Purchase #5 | $79.71 | 12.418% | $89.6084 | $89.61 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
Purchase #6 | $95.33 | 3.765% | $98.9192 | $98.92 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.96 | 7.729% | $262.8157 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.80 | $1,087.8420 | $1,087.85 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.80 |