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 | $51.33 | 9.694% | $56.3059 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #2 | $81.77 | 7.567% | $87.9575 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
Purchase #3 | $250.96 | 12.569% | $282.5032 | $282.50 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
Purchase #4 | $25.97 | 13.414% | $29.4536 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #5 | $98.44 | 4.177% | $102.5518 | $102.55 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
Purchase #6 | $160.65 | 12.209% | $180.2638 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #7 | $140.65 | 8.519% | $152.632 | $152.63 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.77 | $891.6678 | $891.66 | $891.65 | $891.80 |