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 | $80.58 | 6.640% | $85.9305 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
Purchase #2 | $122.92 | 4.329% | $128.2412 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
Purchase #3 | $38.41 | 4.258% | $40.0455 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #4 | $16.97 | 9.413% | $18.5674 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #5 | $18.71 | 7.489% | $20.1112 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
Purchase #6 | $138.33 | 12.147% | $155.1329 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
Purchase #7 | $128.87 | 11.632% | $143.8602 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.79 | $591.8889 | $591.89 | $591.90 | $591.80 |