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 | $155.88 | 7.381% | $167.3855 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
Purchase #2 | $81.76 | 6.505% | $87.0785 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
Purchase #3 | $31.31 | 13.310% | $35.4774 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #4 | $250.58 | 5.243% | $263.7179 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #5 | $133.55 | 4.854% | $140.0325 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
Purchase #6 | $119.28 | 6.707% | $127.2801 | $127.28 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
Purchase #7 | $42.45 | 6.150% | $45.0607 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.81 | $866.0326 | $866.04 | $866.10 | $866.10 |