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 | $115.80 | 10.663% | $128.1478 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
Purchase #2 | $5.45 | 10.221% | $6.007 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #3 | $11.95 | 5.593% | $12.6184 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
Purchase #4 | $80.86 | 5.313% | $85.1561 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #5 | $245.72 | 13.701% | $279.3861 | $279.39 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
Purchase #6 | $242.73 | 11.515% | $270.6804 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #7 | $83.47 | 5.231% | $87.8363 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.98 | $869.8321 | $869.85 | $869.85 | $869.80 |