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 | $50.59 | 3.309% | $52.264 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
Purchase #2 | $84.74 | 3.514% | $87.7178 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
Purchase #3 | $88.83 | 3.597% | $92.0252 | $92.03 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
Purchase #4 | $247.86 | 10.389% | $273.6102 | $273.61 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
Purchase #5 | $117.55 | 10.282% | $129.6365 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
Purchase #6 | $100.93 | 12.340% | $113.3848 | $113.38 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #7 | $105.96 | 5.339% | $111.6172 | $111.62 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.46 | $860.2557 | $860.26 | $860.25 | $860.20 |