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 | $9.68 | 3.640% | $10.0324 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
Purchase #2 | $81.42 | 4.216% | $84.8527 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
Purchase #3 | $81.54 | 7.334% | $87.5201 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #4 | $82.57 | 5.738% | $87.3079 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
Purchase #5 | $227.75 | 9.208% | $248.7212 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #6 | $102.60 | 13.137% | $116.0786 | $116.08 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
Purchase #7 | $226.39 | 13.668% | $257.333 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.95 | $891.8459 | $891.84 | $891.85 | $891.80 |