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 | $83.98 | 5.325% | $88.4519 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.35 | 10.732% | $32.4998 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #3 | $235.28 | 12.162% | $263.8948 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #4 | $245.44 | 4.218% | $255.7927 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
Purchase #5 | $146.60 | 6.384% | $155.9589 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
Purchase #6 | $43.48 | 11.772% | $48.5985 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #7 | $122.66 | 8.368% | $132.9242 | $132.92 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.79 | $978.1208 | $978.11 | $978.10 | $978.20 |