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 | $85.98 | 5.603% | $90.7975 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #2 | $22.47 | 11.840% | $25.1304 | $25.13 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.54 | 4.321% | $40.2053 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #4 | $224.73 | 8.190% | $243.1354 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
Purchase #5 | $244.74 | 13.292% | $277.2708 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
Purchase #6 | $88.31 | 8.137% | $95.4958 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #7 | $74.31 | 3.270% | $76.7399 | $76.74 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.08 | $848.7751 | $848.79 | $848.80 | $848.70 |