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 | $56.78 | 13.580% | $64.4907 | $64.49 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.84 | 5.134% | $87.093 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
Purchase #3 | $60.29 | 4.821% | $63.1966 | $63.20 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
Purchase #4 | $122.37 | 12.263% | $137.3762 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #5 | $248.86 | 13.661% | $282.8568 | $282.86 | $282.85 | $282.90 |
Purchase #6 | $73.52 | 12.349% | $82.599 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #7 | $156.31 | 5.850% | $165.4541 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.97 | $883.0664 | $883.07 | $883.10 | $883.20 |