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 | $78.25 | 11.667% | $87.3794 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #2 | $103.30 | 13.854% | $117.6112 | $117.61 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
Purchase #3 | $33.50 | 3.228% | $34.5814 | $34.58 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #4 | $92.95 | 9.499% | $101.7793 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #5 | $186.63 | 13.686% | $212.1722 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
Purchase #6 | $170.61 | 8.335% | $184.8303 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
Purchase #7 | $220.31 | 13.693% | $250.477 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.55 | $988.8308 | $988.83 | $988.90 | $988.90 |