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 | $79.42 | 8.106% | $85.8578 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
Purchase #2 | $76.25 | 3.116% | $78.626 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
Purchase #3 | $77.48 | 9.473% | $84.8197 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #4 | $69.72 | 11.277% | $77.5823 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
Purchase #5 | $166.72 | 11.661% | $186.1612 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
Purchase #6 | $228.32 | 12.113% | $255.9764 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #7 | $249.34 | 12.150% | $279.6348 | $279.63 | $279.65 | $279.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.25 | $1,048.6582 | $1,048.66 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.70 |