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 | $74.92 | 10.496% | $82.7836 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #2 | $144.25 | 4.659% | $150.9706 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
Purchase #3 | $178.84 | 3.849% | $185.7236 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #4 | $192.65 | 11.168% | $214.1652 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #5 | $85.52 | 3.735% | $88.7142 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #6 | $83.31 | 5.184% | $87.6288 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
Purchase #7 | $27.30 | 7.480% | $29.342 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.79 | $839.3280 | $839.32 | $839.30 | $839.30 |