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 | $80.37 | 6.357% | $85.4791 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.68 | 11.231% | $155.3675 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
Purchase #3 | $181.64 | 3.807% | $188.555 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
Purchase #4 | $236.86 | 6.760% | $252.8717 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
Purchase #5 | $21.55 | 11.609% | $24.0517 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
Purchase #6 | $38.67 | 9.389% | $42.3007 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #7 | $134.30 | 6.682% | $143.2739 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.07 | $891.8996 | $891.90 | $891.85 | $892.10 |