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 | $72.63 | 13.585% | $82.4968 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $44.69 | 11.446% | $49.8052 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #3 | $145.99 | 13.291% | $165.3935 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #4 | $78.45 | 8.864% | $85.4038 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #5 | $168.95 | 10.431% | $186.5732 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
Purchase #6 | $96.81 | 4.488% | $101.1548 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
Purchase #7 | $179.71 | 4.226% | $187.3045 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.23 | $858.1318 | $858.12 | $858.10 | $858.20 |