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 | $37.49 | 9.125% | $40.911 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $28.76 | 7.227% | $30.8385 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #3 | $85.90 | 10.448% | $94.8748 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
Purchase #4 | $229.93 | 12.308% | $258.2298 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
Purchase #5 | $177.45 | 10.278% | $195.6883 | $195.69 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
Purchase #6 | $95.57 | 12.798% | $107.801 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
Purchase #7 | $144.54 | 8.158% | $156.3316 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.64 | $884.6750 | $884.67 | $884.70 | $884.60 |