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 | $79.59 | 9.266% | $86.9648 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
Purchase #2 | $168.75 | 6.223% | $179.2513 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
Purchase #3 | $211.58 | 11.548% | $236.0133 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
Purchase #4 | $25.28 | 12.169% | $28.3563 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #5 | $116.90 | 6.105% | $124.0367 | $124.04 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
Purchase #6 | $236.38 | 3.214% | $243.9773 | $243.98 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
Purchase #7 | $148.50 | 12.471% | $167.0194 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.98 | $1,065.6191 | $1,065.62 | $1,065.60 | $1,065.70 |