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 | $58.85 | 3.344% | $60.8179 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #2 | $81.68 | 3.512% | $84.5486 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
Purchase #3 | $38.99 | 13.483% | $44.247 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
Purchase #4 | $211.47 | 9.549% | $231.6633 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
Purchase #5 | $243.40 | 9.440% | $266.377 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
Purchase #6 | $200.31 | 4.773% | $209.8708 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
Purchase #7 | $82.80 | 5.635% | $87.4658 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.50 | $984.9904 | $985.00 | $984.95 | $985.00 |