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 | $76.80 | 12.568% | $86.4522 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.87 | 5.340% | $234.7713 | $234.77 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
Purchase #3 | $224.89 | 5.866% | $238.082 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #4 | $33.85 | 11.347% | $37.691 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
Purchase #5 | $192.85 | 4.145% | $200.8436 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $133.72 | 6.585% | $142.5255 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
Purchase #7 | $92.53 | 4.745% | $96.9205 | $96.92 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.51 | $1,037.2861 | $1,037.28 | $1,037.30 | $1,037.30 |