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 | $85.75 | 5.398% | $90.3788 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #2 | $143.91 | 9.784% | $157.9902 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #3 | $99.31 | 6.113% | $105.3808 | $105.38 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
Purchase #4 | $15.46 | 7.635% | $16.6404 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
Purchase #5 | $247.93 | 11.833% | $277.2676 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
Purchase #6 | $60.92 | 10.172% | $67.1168 | $67.12 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
Purchase #7 | $129.52 | 12.548% | $145.7722 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.80 | $860.5468 | $860.55 | $860.55 | $860.60 |