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 | $79.54 | 7.444% | $85.461 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $58.86 | 12.851% | $66.4241 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
Purchase #3 | $160.31 | 5.528% | $169.1719 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
Purchase #4 | $217.33 | 8.404% | $235.5944 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
Purchase #5 | $156.53 | 9.221% | $170.9636 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
Purchase #6 | $79.90 | 13.540% | $90.7185 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #7 | $36.73 | 10.759% | $40.6818 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.20 | $859.0153 | $859.00 | $858.95 | $859.10 |