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 | $39.54 | 8.365% | $42.8475 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $78.49 | 9.262% | $85.7597 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
Purchase #3 | $148.38 | 8.419% | $160.8721 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
Purchase #4 | $186.82 | 13.598% | $212.2238 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #5 | $84.61 | 3.217% | $87.3319 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
Purchase #6 | $96.85 | 9.201% | $105.7612 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
Purchase #7 | $83.61 | 6.252% | $88.8373 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.30 | $783.6335 | $783.63 | $783.60 | $783.60 |