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 | $49.57 | 6.640% | $52.8614 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
Purchase #2 | $133.48 | 11.826% | $149.2653 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #3 | $224.83 | 5.525% | $237.2519 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
Purchase #4 | $58.37 | 8.545% | $63.3577 | $63.36 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.98 | 5.543% | $219.5083 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #6 | $81.42 | 5.608% | $85.986 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Purchase #7 | $76.78 | 4.601% | $80.3126 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $832.43 | $888.5432 | $888.55 | $888.50 | $888.70 |