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 | $53.44 | 6.245% | $56.7773 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #2 | $33.96 | 12.662% | $38.26 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #3 | $82.49 | 4.766% | $86.4215 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #4 | $107.92 | 3.375% | $111.5623 | $111.56 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
Purchase #5 | $150.69 | 5.291% | $158.663 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
Purchase #6 | $148.27 | 6.112% | $157.3323 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
Purchase #7 | $249.82 | 8.440% | $270.9048 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $826.59 | $879.9212 | $879.91 | $879.90 | $880.00 |