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 | $170.57 | 8.804% | $185.587 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #2 | $240.36 | 7.280% | $257.8582 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
Purchase #3 | $65.29 | 11.606% | $72.8676 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
Purchase #4 | $66.89 | 6.539% | $71.2639 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
Purchase #5 | $123.35 | 3.171% | $127.2614 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
Purchase #6 | $25.81 | 3.304% | $26.6628 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
Purchase #7 | $130.51 | 10.358% | $144.0282 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $822.78 | $885.5291 | $885.53 | $885.50 | $885.70 |