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 | $80.83 | 6.172% | $85.8188 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #2 | $235.77 | 8.599% | $256.0439 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #3 | $173.36 | 3.171% | $178.8572 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
Purchase #4 | $160.40 | 13.643% | $182.2834 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
Purchase #5 | $11.90 | 8.742% | $12.9403 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
Purchase #6 | $139.37 | 5.434% | $146.9434 | $146.94 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
Purchase #7 | $205.45 | 8.391% | $222.6893 | $222.69 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.08 | $1,085.5763 | $1,085.57 | $1,085.60 | $1,085.50 |