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 | $77.70 | 11.480% | $86.62 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #2 | $33.56 | 12.582% | $37.7825 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #3 | $136.57 | 8.795% | $148.5813 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
Purchase #4 | $51.37 | 10.408% | $56.7166 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
Purchase #5 | $153.56 | 7.286% | $164.7484 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
Purchase #6 | $89.56 | 9.584% | $98.1434 | $98.14 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
Purchase #7 | $248.92 | 6.631% | $265.4259 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.24 | $858.0181 | $858.02 | $858.05 | $857.90 |