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 | $237.71 | 8.626% | $258.2149 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #2 | $70.43 | 12.701% | $79.3753 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #3 | $115.44 | 8.734% | $125.5225 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #4 | $85.76 | 9.454% | $93.8678 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
Purchase #5 | $21.29 | 12.353% | $23.92 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
Purchase #6 | $160.32 | 5.865% | $169.7228 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
Purchase #7 | $88.73 | 8.389% | $96.1736 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.68 | $846.7969 | $846.79 | $846.70 | $846.80 |