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 | $77.98 | 12.804% | $87.9646 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
Purchase #2 | $162.49 | 9.247% | $177.5155 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #3 | $74.27 | 11.715% | $82.9707 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
Purchase #4 | $125.97 | 9.227% | $137.5933 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
Purchase #5 | $218.53 | 5.850% | $231.314 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
Purchase #6 | $172.93 | 7.498% | $185.8963 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $133.83 | 6.140% | $142.0472 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.00 | $1,045.3016 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.30 |