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 | $82.92 | 3.714% | $85.9996 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Purchase #2 | $34.86 | 11.189% | $38.7605 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $75.61 | 12.839% | $85.3176 | $85.32 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #4 | $173.29 | 13.519% | $196.7171 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #5 | $134.30 | 6.297% | $142.7569 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #6 | $226.95 | 8.177% | $245.5077 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #7 | $241.47 | 13.770% | $274.7204 | $274.72 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.40 | $1,069.7798 | $1,069.79 | $1,069.70 | $1,069.80 |