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 | $25.39 | 9.846% | $27.8899 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
Purchase #2 | $169.45 | 9.665% | $185.8273 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #3 | $169.82 | 10.678% | $187.9534 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
Purchase #4 | $41.38 | 5.865% | $43.8069 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
Purchase #5 | $80.90 | 3.524% | $83.7509 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
Purchase #6 | $42.51 | 7.593% | $45.7378 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
Purchase #7 | $188.55 | 11.723% | $210.6537 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.00 | $785.6199 | $785.62 | $785.65 | $785.70 |