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 | $82.68 | 4.615% | $86.4957 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.79 | 9.146% | $93.6364 | $93.64 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
Purchase #3 | $137.29 | 6.521% | $146.2427 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #4 | $245.71 | 5.503% | $259.2314 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $135.27 | 7.567% | $145.5059 | $145.51 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #6 | $84.92 | 12.554% | $95.5809 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #7 | $214.27 | 11.105% | $238.0647 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.93 | $1,064.7577 | $1,064.76 | $1,064.80 | $1,064.70 |