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 | $75.98 | 13.659% | $86.3581 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
Purchase #2 | $71.37 | 9.106% | $77.869 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
Purchase #3 | $94.44 | 3.460% | $97.7076 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #4 | $115.47 | 10.191% | $127.2375 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
Purchase #5 | $234.94 | 4.651% | $245.8671 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
Purchase #6 | $233.96 | 13.580% | $265.7318 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
Purchase #7 | $250.87 | 11.135% | $278.8044 | $278.80 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,077.03 | $1,179.5755 | $1,179.58 | $1,179.55 | $1,179.60 |