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 | $80.90 | 6.534% | $86.186 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #2 | $15.72 | 9.453% | $17.206 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #3 | $154.29 | 7.538% | $165.9204 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
Purchase #4 | $27.74 | 11.830% | $31.0216 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
Purchase #5 | $96.48 | 8.658% | $104.8332 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $180.62 | 4.200% | $188.206 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #7 | $161.88 | 12.660% | $182.374 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $717.63 | $775.7472 | $775.75 | $775.70 | $775.70 |