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 | $82.94 | 6.299% | $88.1644 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
Purchase #2 | $80.42 | 7.567% | $86.5054 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $86.70 | 5.252% | $91.2535 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
Purchase #4 | $215.95 | 9.127% | $235.6598 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
Purchase #5 | $135.26 | 5.831% | $143.147 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
Purchase #6 | $156.74 | 6.841% | $167.4626 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
Purchase #7 | $250.88 | 13.648% | $285.1201 | $285.12 | $285.10 | $285.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.89 | $1,097.3128 | $1,097.31 | $1,097.25 | $1,097.40 |