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 | $204.85 | 6.498% | $218.1612 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
Purchase #2 | $69.59 | 3.618% | $72.1078 | $72.11 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
Purchase #3 | $75.29 | 13.472% | $85.4331 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #4 | $78.33 | 11.845% | $87.6082 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #5 | $246.54 | 13.496% | $279.813 | $279.81 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
Purchase #6 | $81.50 | 5.815% | $86.2392 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
Purchase #7 | $64.75 | 7.252% | $69.4457 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.85 | $898.8082 | $898.81 | $898.80 | $898.70 |