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 | $85.80 | 5.202% | $90.2633 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
Purchase #2 | $250.65 | 6.775% | $267.6315 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
Purchase #3 | $64.60 | 11.343% | $71.9276 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
Purchase #4 | $217.56 | 12.305% | $244.3308 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
Purchase #5 | $94.25 | 7.759% | $101.5629 | $101.56 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
Purchase #6 | $106.38 | 9.801% | $116.8063 | $116.81 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
Purchase #7 | $76.76 | 12.288% | $86.1923 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $896.00 | $978.7147 | $978.71 | $978.75 | $978.70 |