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 | $115.83 | 8.125% | $125.2412 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
Purchase #2 | $74.96 | 13.437% | $85.0324 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
Purchase #3 | $19.91 | 3.486% | $20.6041 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #4 | $29.93 | 12.278% | $33.6048 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #5 | $196.39 | 8.701% | $213.4779 | $213.48 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
Purchase #6 | $150.94 | 11.601% | $168.4505 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #7 | $199.89 | 9.638% | $219.1554 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.85 | $865.5663 | $865.56 | $865.60 | $865.60 |