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 | $75.50 | 4.445% | $78.856 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #2 | $89.70 | 3.714% | $93.0315 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
Purchase #3 | $176.70 | 11.441% | $196.9162 | $196.92 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #4 | $239.67 | 8.768% | $260.6843 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #5 | $31.50 | 4.626% | $32.9572 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
Purchase #6 | $92.95 | 11.376% | $103.524 | $103.52 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #7 | $85.50 | 11.788% | $95.5787 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.52 | $861.5479 | $861.55 | $861.55 | $861.60 |