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 | $40.50 | 7.723% | $43.6278 | $43.63 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
Purchase #2 | $173.65 | 8.735% | $188.8183 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
Purchase #3 | $245.50 | 13.693% | $279.1163 | $279.12 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
Purchase #4 | $128.50 | 10.638% | $142.1698 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #5 | $151.96 | 8.776% | $165.296 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #6 | $92.71 | 13.556% | $105.2778 | $105.28 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
Purchase #7 | $35.77 | 11.129% | $39.7508 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $868.59 | $964.0568 | $964.07 | $964.05 | $964.10 |