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 | $229.94 | 5.446% | $242.4625 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.87 | 9.585% | $90.8131 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #3 | $153.26 | 11.297% | $170.5738 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #4 | $73.89 | 3.639% | $76.5789 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #5 | $23.43 | 3.662% | $24.288 | $24.29 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #6 | $84.83 | 6.850% | $90.6409 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
Purchase #7 | $150.29 | 11.631% | $167.7702 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.51 | $863.1274 | $863.12 | $863.10 | $863.20 |