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 | $79.80 | 3.243% | $82.3879 | $82.39 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #2 | $158.35 | 6.506% | $168.6523 | $168.65 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
Purchase #3 | $61.33 | 7.627% | $66.0076 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
Purchase #4 | $143.75 | 11.471% | $160.2396 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
Purchase #5 | $36.85 | 6.521% | $39.253 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #6 | $76.70 | 10.654% | $84.8716 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
Purchase #7 | $230.76 | 5.383% | $243.1818 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.54 | $844.5938 | $844.59 | $844.60 | $844.70 |