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 | $58.58 | 5.128% | $61.584 | $61.58 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #2 | $77.85 | 12.821% | $87.8311 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
Purchase #3 | $127.78 | 3.121% | $131.768 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
Purchase #4 | $166.84 | 3.135% | $172.0704 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #5 | $42.60 | 4.671% | $44.5898 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.97 | 8.166% | $254.1577 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
Purchase #7 | $105.95 | 4.725% | $110.9561 | $110.96 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.57 | $862.9571 | $862.96 | $862.95 | $863.10 |