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 | $81.62 | 7.804% | $87.9896 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
Purchase #2 | $188.79 | 6.207% | $200.5082 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.63 | 7.665% | $86.8103 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
Purchase #4 | $223.94 | 5.274% | $235.7506 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
Purchase #5 | $174.42 | 12.641% | $196.4684 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #6 | $118.50 | 4.359% | $123.6654 | $123.67 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
Purchase #7 | $233.78 | 12.315% | $262.57 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.68 | $1,193.7625 | $1,193.77 | $1,193.70 | $1,193.90 |