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 | $76.91 | 13.613% | $87.3798 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #2 | $57.94 | 4.377% | $60.476 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #3 | $53.54 | 11.345% | $59.6141 | $59.61 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #4 | $84.64 | 6.476% | $90.1213 | $90.12 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #5 | $161.76 | 5.410% | $170.5112 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #6 | $141.89 | 8.854% | $154.4529 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
Purchase #7 | $219.59 | 9.272% | $239.9504 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.27 | $862.5057 | $862.50 | $862.50 | $862.60 |