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 | $78.37 | 6.285% | $83.2956 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #2 | $52.56 | 11.368% | $58.535 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
Purchase #3 | $24.63 | 3.598% | $25.5162 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #4 | $138.91 | 12.764% | $156.6405 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
Purchase #5 | $250.38 | 6.466% | $266.5696 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
Purchase #6 | $83.93 | 9.301% | $91.7363 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
Purchase #7 | $176.78 | 4.852% | $185.3574 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.56 | $867.6506 | $867.67 | $867.65 | $867.60 |