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 | $78.99 | 6.570% | $84.1796 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
Purchase #2 | $23.30 | 13.165% | $26.3674 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
Purchase #3 | $27.82 | 5.654% | $29.3929 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
Purchase #4 | $137.75 | 10.715% | $152.5099 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #5 | $129.36 | 9.818% | $142.0606 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
Purchase #6 | $242.94 | 13.391% | $275.4721 | $275.47 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
Purchase #7 | $108.63 | 7.213% | $116.4655 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $748.79 | $826.4480 | $826.45 | $826.40 | $826.60 |