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 | $210.72 | 3.610% | $218.327 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
Purchase #2 | $166.41 | 11.397% | $185.3757 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #3 | $82.94 | 9.556% | $90.8657 | $90.87 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
Purchase #4 | $70.51 | 13.543% | $80.0592 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #5 | $70.75 | 12.312% | $79.4607 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #6 | $97.78 | 6.835% | $104.4633 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
Purchase #7 | $84.52 | 3.699% | $87.6464 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.63 | $846.1980 | $846.21 | $846.20 | $846.30 |