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 | $10.26 | 8.771% | $11.1599 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
Purchase #2 | $77.35 | 11.302% | $86.0921 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
Purchase #3 | $82.82 | 5.405% | $87.2964 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
Purchase #4 | $110.49 | 9.420% | $120.8982 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.62 | 9.833% | $270.8701 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
Purchase #6 | $122.53 | 3.455% | $126.7634 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
Purchase #7 | $37.90 | 5.519% | $39.9917 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $687.97 | $743.0718 | $743.07 | $743.05 | $743.20 |