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 | $83.69 | 3.103% | $86.2869 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #2 | $87.66 | 3.218% | $90.4809 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #3 | $37.88 | 3.633% | $39.2562 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.76 | 6.648% | $43.4697 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #5 | $243.57 | 6.848% | $260.2497 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
Purchase #6 | $72.89 | 12.817% | $82.2323 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
Purchase #7 | $215.90 | 4.330% | $225.2485 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.35 | $827.2242 | $827.23 | $827.25 | $827.20 |