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 | $87.42 | 3.525% | $90.5016 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.76 | 7.575% | $140.6651 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
Purchase #3 | $173.76 | 3.596% | $180.0084 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #4 | $31.74 | 11.792% | $35.4828 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #5 | $20.90 | 3.650% | $21.6629 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
Purchase #6 | $161.90 | 4.688% | $169.4899 | $169.49 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
Purchase #7 | $172.40 | 9.540% | $188.847 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.88 | $826.6577 | $826.66 | $826.65 | $826.70 |