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 | $79.30 | 8.284% | $85.8692 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
Purchase #2 | $170.79 | 9.639% | $187.2524 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
Purchase #3 | $249.36 | 12.671% | $280.9564 | $280.96 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
Purchase #4 | $28.86 | 12.300% | $32.4098 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #5 | $131.27 | 7.176% | $140.6899 | $140.69 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #6 | $98.81 | 13.601% | $112.2491 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
Purchase #7 | $151.86 | 3.676% | $157.4424 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.25 | $996.8692 | $996.87 | $996.85 | $996.90 |