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 | $85.38 | 4.178% | $88.9472 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
Purchase #2 | $69.90 | 4.642% | $73.1448 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
Purchase #3 | $42.35 | 12.137% | $47.49 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #4 | $222.63 | 9.120% | $242.9339 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
Purchase #5 | $130.83 | 9.558% | $143.3347 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
Purchase #6 | $147.25 | 7.473% | $158.254 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $225.36 | 3.629% | $233.5383 | $233.54 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.70 | $987.6429 | $987.63 | $987.70 | $987.50 |