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 | $38.92 | 13.528% | $44.1851 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
Purchase #2 | $130.98 | 11.675% | $146.2719 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
Purchase #3 | $70.77 | 7.251% | $75.9015 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
Purchase #4 | $26.82 | 12.240% | $30.1028 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
Purchase #5 | $148.63 | 6.162% | $157.7886 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #6 | $230.83 | 8.731% | $250.9838 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #7 | $140.31 | 6.457% | $149.3698 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.26 | $854.6035 | $854.60 | $854.60 | $854.70 |