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 | $80.99 | 5.730% | $85.6307 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
Purchase #2 | $166.51 | 12.576% | $187.4503 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $47.58 | 13.504% | $54.0052 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
Purchase #4 | $177.37 | 4.206% | $184.8302 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
Purchase #5 | $54.59 | 7.633% | $58.7569 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
Purchase #6 | $210.42 | 3.273% | $217.307 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
Purchase #7 | $90.84 | 9.516% | $99.4843 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $828.30 | $887.4646 | $887.47 | $887.50 | $887.50 |