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 | $82.54 | 5.602% | $87.1639 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
Purchase #2 | $66.31 | 3.122% | $68.3802 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
Purchase #3 | $180.68 | 13.784% | $205.5849 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
Purchase #4 | $116.26 | 4.811% | $121.8533 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
Purchase #5 | $226.29 | 10.732% | $250.5754 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #6 | $67.77 | 3.477% | $70.1264 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
Purchase #7 | $50.45 | 12.732% | $56.8733 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.30 | $860.5574 | $860.55 | $860.60 | $860.70 |