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 | $81.79 | 5.852% | $86.5764 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #2 | $115.39 | 6.854% | $123.2988 | $123.30 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #3 | $157.95 | 11.435% | $176.0116 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
Purchase #4 | $235.61 | 10.144% | $259.5103 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $5.33 | 3.658% | $5.525 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
Purchase #6 | $184.55 | 8.160% | $199.6093 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #7 | $172.46 | 8.193% | $186.5896 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.08 | $1,037.1210 | $1,037.13 | $1,037.15 | $1,037.10 |