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 | $77.87 | 10.262% | $85.861 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
Purchase #2 | $35.54 | 5.467% | $37.483 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #3 | $220.91 | 4.557% | $230.9769 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
Purchase #4 | $135.60 | 3.336% | $140.1236 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
Purchase #5 | $12.62 | 3.328% | $13.04 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
Purchase #6 | $29.99 | 8.483% | $32.5341 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 12.342% | $191.3521 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $682.86 | $731.3707 | $731.36 | $731.40 | $731.40 |