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 | $74.25 | 11.109% | $82.4984 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $193.63 | 8.679% | $210.4351 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
Purchase #3 | $203.41 | 7.653% | $218.977 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
Purchase #4 | $103.62 | 11.505% | $115.5415 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
Purchase #5 | $57.87 | 4.824% | $60.6616 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
Purchase #6 | $174.44 | 7.630% | $187.7498 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
Purchase #7 | $79.74 | 12.556% | $89.7522 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.96 | $965.6156 | $965.62 | $965.65 | $965.60 |