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 | $82.73 | 4.560% | $86.5025 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.99 | 13.259% | $178.9379 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
Purchase #3 | $186.90 | 12.360% | $210.0008 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Purchase #4 | $161.61 | 12.409% | $181.6642 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
Purchase #5 | $76.98 | 9.536% | $84.3208 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #6 | $64.58 | 12.564% | $72.6938 | $72.69 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #7 | $30.25 | 3.398% | $31.2779 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.04 | $845.3979 | $845.39 | $845.40 | $845.40 |