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 | $81.92 | 3.800% | $85.033 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
Purchase #2 | $88.99 | 6.576% | $94.842 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
Purchase #3 | $149.82 | 5.730% | $158.4047 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #4 | $248.84 | 7.158% | $266.652 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
Purchase #5 | $47.43 | 7.864% | $51.1599 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
Purchase #6 | $55.74 | 10.344% | $61.5057 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
Purchase #7 | $163.69 | 5.561% | $172.7928 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $836.43 | $890.3901 | $890.38 | $890.40 | $890.40 |