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 | $77.75 | 10.808% | $86.1532 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
Purchase #2 | $22.77 | 5.863% | $24.105 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
Purchase #3 | $36.99 | 12.260% | $41.525 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
Purchase #4 | $156.62 | 6.588% | $166.9381 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
Purchase #5 | $221.95 | 4.832% | $232.6746 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
Purchase #6 | $113.96 | 11.424% | $126.9788 | $126.98 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
Purchase #7 | $152.32 | 7.809% | $164.2147 | $164.21 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.36 | $842.5894 | $842.59 | $842.60 | $842.60 |