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 | $81.36 | 5.743% | $86.0325 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
Purchase #2 | $144.28 | 4.307% | $150.4941 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #3 | $188.35 | 10.555% | $208.2303 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
Purchase #4 | $46.58 | 12.122% | $52.2264 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
Purchase #5 | $90.94 | 11.710% | $101.5891 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
Purchase #6 | $57.47 | 3.328% | $59.3826 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #7 | $184.84 | 13.323% | $209.4662 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.82 | $867.4212 | $867.42 | $867.50 | $867.40 |