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 | $78.99 | 9.361% | $86.3843 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #2 | $173.67 | 13.120% | $196.4555 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #3 | $88.52 | 13.305% | $100.2976 | $100.30 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
Purchase #4 | $108.60 | 5.151% | $114.194 | $114.19 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
Purchase #5 | $226.46 | 4.550% | $236.7639 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
Purchase #6 | $90.68 | 13.774% | $103.1703 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
Purchase #7 | $151.43 | 7.202% | $162.336 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.35 | $999.6016 | $999.60 | $999.60 | $999.70 |