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 | $119.97 | 5.340% | $126.3764 | $126.38 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.65 | 11.636% | $96.7326 | $96.73 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
Purchase #3 | $78.45 | 11.680% | $87.613 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #4 | $226.79 | 11.481% | $252.8278 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
Purchase #5 | $104.96 | 7.485% | $112.8163 | $112.82 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
Purchase #6 | $124.50 | 12.403% | $139.9417 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
Purchase #7 | $50.72 | 3.659% | $52.5758 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.04 | $868.8836 | $868.89 | $868.95 | $868.80 |