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 | $42.96 | 5.374% | $45.2687 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.41 | 3.123% | $80.8587 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #3 | $156.69 | 13.671% | $178.1111 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
Purchase #4 | $148.61 | 5.488% | $156.7657 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
Purchase #5 | $105.69 | 5.418% | $111.4163 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #6 | $197.59 | 6.463% | $210.3602 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
Purchase #7 | $110.72 | 4.327% | $115.5109 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $840.67 | $898.2916 | $898.30 | $898.20 | $898.40 |