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 | $79.64 | 7.858% | $85.8981 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #2 | $246.68 | 13.680% | $280.4258 | $280.43 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
Purchase #3 | $199.75 | 8.625% | $216.9784 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
Purchase #4 | $54.90 | 8.810% | $59.7367 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
Purchase #5 | $25.57 | 9.240% | $27.9327 | $27.93 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
Purchase #6 | $144.40 | 9.254% | $157.7628 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
Purchase #7 | $132.59 | 6.771% | $141.5677 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.53 | $970.3022 | $970.31 | $970.35 | $970.30 |