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 | $83.55 | 4.778% | $87.542 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $116.44 | 9.817% | $127.8709 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
Purchase #3 | $78.81 | 9.250% | $86.0999 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
Purchase #4 | $59.79 | 11.778% | $66.8321 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
Purchase #5 | $88.44 | 4.301% | $92.2438 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
Purchase #6 | $250.54 | 11.582% | $279.5575 | $279.56 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
Purchase #7 | $20.61 | 3.671% | $21.3666 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $698.18 | $761.5128 | $761.51 | $761.50 | $761.50 |