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 | $82.51 | 4.801% | $86.4713 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.39 | 12.402% | $17.2987 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #3 | $162.35 | 8.797% | $176.6319 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
Purchase #4 | $223.92 | 8.127% | $242.118 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
Purchase #5 | $100.54 | 5.156% | $105.7238 | $105.72 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #6 | $26.41 | 8.250% | $28.5888 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #7 | $249.32 | 11.774% | $278.6749 | $278.67 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $860.44 | $935.5074 | $935.50 | $935.45 | $935.50 |