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 | $64.40 | 13.356% | $73.0013 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #2 | $123.34 | 12.177% | $138.3591 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
Purchase #3 | $74.67 | 13.250% | $84.5638 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
Purchase #4 | $141.43 | 10.695% | $156.5559 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
Purchase #5 | $210.33 | 13.505% | $238.7351 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $94.38 | 7.565% | $101.5198 | $101.52 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
Purchase #7 | $87.55 | 8.838% | $95.2877 | $95.29 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.10 | $888.0227 | $888.03 | $888.00 | $888.10 |