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 | $200.88 | 5.217% | $211.3599 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
Purchase #2 | $27.28 | 5.423% | $28.7594 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
Purchase #3 | $25.69 | 13.503% | $29.1589 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
Purchase #4 | $84.65 | 6.665% | $90.2919 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #5 | $77.73 | 11.658% | $86.7918 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
Purchase #6 | $213.56 | 13.333% | $242.034 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
Purchase #7 | $169.48 | 9.682% | $185.8891 | $185.89 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.27 | $874.2850 | $874.28 | $874.30 | $874.40 |