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 | $77.60 | 11.299% | $86.368 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
Purchase #2 | $154.95 | 8.313% | $167.831 | $167.83 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 12.839% | $82.7223 | $82.72 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #4 | $21.61 | 12.290% | $24.2659 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
Purchase #5 | $210.62 | 4.451% | $219.9947 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Purchase #6 | $207.28 | 6.501% | $220.7553 | $220.76 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
Purchase #7 | $69.92 | 12.140% | $78.4083 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.29 | $880.3455 | $880.35 | $880.30 | $880.40 |