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 | $80.65 | 7.849% | $86.9802 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
Purchase #2 | $100.85 | 11.286% | $112.2319 | $112.23 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
Purchase #3 | $84.61 | 6.393% | $90.0191 | $90.02 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
Purchase #4 | $176.50 | 3.578% | $182.8152 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #5 | $6.94 | 5.484% | $7.3206 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Purchase #6 | $50.68 | 6.255% | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
Purchase #7 | $231.79 | 11.555% | $258.5733 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.02 | $791.7903 | $791.79 | $791.75 | $791.80 |