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 | $79.76 | 4.712% | $83.5183 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $123.72 | 12.725% | $139.4634 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.97 | 6.516% | $95.8324 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
Purchase #4 | $237.31 | 10.218% | $261.5583 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
Purchase #5 | $85.47 | 5.172% | $89.8905 | $89.89 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
Purchase #6 | $167.58 | 6.569% | $178.5883 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #7 | $24.83 | 11.365% | $27.6519 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.64 | $876.5031 | $876.50 | $876.50 | $876.60 |