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 | $82.89 | 7.678% | $89.2543 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
Purchase #2 | $36.73 | 6.256% | $39.0278 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
Purchase #3 | $39.37 | 3.725% | $40.8365 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #4 | $149.78 | 8.655% | $162.7435 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
Purchase #5 | $198.25 | 3.535% | $205.2581 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #6 | $18.29 | 9.584% | $20.0429 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #7 | $123.96 | 10.261% | $136.6795 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.27 | $693.8426 | $693.84 | $693.90 | $693.80 |