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 | $50.93 | 8.397% | $55.2066 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $139.79 | 11.858% | $156.3663 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
Purchase #3 | $161.61 | 10.636% | $178.7988 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #4 | $58.99 | 6.366% | $62.7453 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
Purchase #5 | $82.40 | 4.623% | $86.2094 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #6 | $108.57 | 8.576% | $117.881 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
Purchase #7 | $164.88 | 13.219% | $186.6755 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.17 | $843.8829 | $843.90 | $843.90 | $843.90 |