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 | $86.52 | 3.865% | $89.864 | $89.86 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
Purchase #2 | $49.36 | 12.419% | $55.49 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #3 | $178.27 | 12.443% | $200.4521 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #4 | $240.64 | 7.725% | $259.2294 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $209.55 | 11.798% | $234.2727 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #6 | $78.86 | 10.804% | $87.38 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #7 | $213.56 | 4.432% | $223.025 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.76 | $1,149.7132 | $1,149.71 | $1,149.75 | $1,149.80 |