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 | $81.89 | 5.370% | $86.2875 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #2 | $41.78 | 11.204% | $46.461 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
Purchase #3 | $53.43 | 5.129% | $56.1704 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
Purchase #4 | $245.60 | 12.242% | $275.6664 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
Purchase #5 | $238.54 | 4.437% | $249.124 | $249.12 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
Purchase #6 | $109.95 | 12.407% | $123.5915 | $123.59 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #7 | $214.82 | 8.532% | $233.1484 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.01 | $1,070.4492 | $1,070.45 | $1,070.40 | $1,070.50 |