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 | $80.70 | 6.535% | $85.9737 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
Purchase #2 | $90.51 | 8.443% | $98.1518 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
Purchase #3 | $143.71 | 3.515% | $148.7614 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
Purchase #4 | $201.77 | 11.155% | $224.2774 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #5 | $70.30 | 4.612% | $73.5422 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
Purchase #6 | $168.42 | 10.102% | $185.4338 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
Purchase #7 | $38.33 | 5.513% | $40.4431 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.74 | $856.5834 | $856.57 | $856.60 | $856.60 |