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 | $61.61 | 6.820% | $65.8118 | $65.81 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
Purchase #2 | $80.63 | 4.537% | $84.2882 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #3 | $206.58 | 9.206% | $225.5978 | $225.60 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $134.37 | 11.510% | $149.836 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
Purchase #5 | $78.39 | 6.729% | $83.6649 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
Purchase #6 | $231.72 | 4.693% | $242.5946 | $242.59 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #7 | $11.86 | 11.772% | $13.2562 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.16 | $865.0495 | $865.05 | $865.05 | $865.10 |