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 | $80.36 | 7.538% | $86.4175 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #2 | $65.61 | 9.844% | $72.0686 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #3 | $100.56 | 11.461% | $112.0852 | $112.09 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
Purchase #4 | $138.85 | 12.588% | $156.3284 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
Purchase #5 | $55.33 | 5.340% | $58.2846 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #6 | $248.93 | 6.667% | $265.5262 | $265.53 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
Purchase #7 | $122.26 | 13.833% | $139.1722 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.90 | $889.8827 | $889.89 | $889.90 | $889.90 |