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 | $78.52 | 8.247% | $84.9955 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Purchase #2 | $229.72 | 12.285% | $257.9411 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
Purchase #3 | $147.60 | 9.222% | $161.2117 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
Purchase #4 | $5.27 | 11.796% | $5.8916 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #5 | $240.78 | 6.500% | $256.4307 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #6 | $143.99 | 10.256% | $158.7576 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
Purchase #7 | $135.38 | 13.438% | $153.5724 | $153.57 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.26 | $1,078.8006 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.80 |