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 | $78.29 | 11.627% | $87.3928 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #2 | $92.31 | 7.785% | $99.4963 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $160.37 | 7.605% | $172.5661 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #4 | $239.48 | 9.567% | $262.3911 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #5 | $169.63 | 5.734% | $179.3566 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #6 | $32.34 | 13.692% | $36.768 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
Purchase #7 | $218.27 | 8.532% | $236.8928 | $236.89 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.69 | $1,074.8637 | $1,074.87 | $1,074.85 | $1,075.00 |