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 | $76.65 | 11.650% | $85.5797 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #2 | $152.85 | 13.762% | $173.8852 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
Purchase #3 | $201.84 | 11.527% | $225.1061 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
Purchase #4 | $100.52 | 8.331% | $108.8943 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
Purchase #5 | $226.36 | 5.618% | $239.0769 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
Purchase #6 | $227.78 | 13.340% | $258.1659 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
Purchase #7 | $181.41 | 9.545% | $198.7256 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,167.41 | $1,289.4337 | $1,289.45 | $1,289.50 | $1,289.50 |