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 | $12.95 | 9.363% | $14.1625 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
Purchase #2 | $98.35 | 10.215% | $108.3965 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
Purchase #3 | $66.47 | 8.413% | $72.0621 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #4 | $201.42 | 8.616% | $218.7743 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
Purchase #5 | $155.96 | 4.724% | $163.3276 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
Purchase #6 | $73.28 | 13.242% | $82.9837 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
Purchase #7 | $174.29 | 6.466% | $185.5596 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.72 | $845.2663 | $845.26 | $845.25 | $845.40 |