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 | $88.62 | 13.385% | $100.4818 | $100.48 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.32 | 12.496% | $98.2315 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
Purchase #3 | $243.26 | 3.397% | $251.5235 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #4 | $10.79 | 11.553% | $12.0366 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
Purchase #5 | $12.91 | 10.778% | $14.3014 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
Purchase #6 | $218.51 | 9.150% | $238.5037 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $145.40 | 4.276% | $151.6173 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.81 | $866.6958 | $866.69 | $866.70 | $866.60 |