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 | $83.51 | 3.575% | $86.4955 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $122.89 | 13.765% | $139.8058 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
Purchase #3 | $91.31 | 6.853% | $97.5675 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
Purchase #4 | $85.44 | 10.736% | $94.6128 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
Purchase #5 | $108.66 | 11.760% | $121.4384 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
Purchase #6 | $82.73 | 7.773% | $89.1606 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
Purchase #7 | $193.73 | 13.152% | $219.2094 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.27 | $848.2900 | $848.30 | $848.25 | $848.30 |