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 | $75.99 | 3.320% | $78.5129 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $119.98 | 5.155% | $126.165 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
Purchase #3 | $38.88 | 10.245% | $42.8633 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #4 | $64.29 | 10.176% | $70.8322 | $70.83 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.54 | 12.820% | $282.6592 | $282.66 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
Purchase #6 | $136.48 | 6.476% | $145.3184 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #7 | $128.89 | 11.665% | $143.925 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.05 | $890.2760 | $890.28 | $890.25 | $890.30 |