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 | $141.84 | 13.366% | $160.7983 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #2 | $51.46 | 7.557% | $55.3488 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
Purchase #3 | $196.26 | 9.515% | $214.9341 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
Purchase #4 | $37.43 | 8.706% | $40.6887 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #5 | $83.32 | 4.155% | $86.7819 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
Purchase #6 | $36.34 | 12.361% | $40.832 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #7 | $239.81 | 8.873% | $261.0883 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.46 | $860.4721 | $860.47 | $860.55 | $860.40 |