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 | $39.89 | 13.375% | $45.2253 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $243.84 | 10.772% | $270.1064 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
Purchase #3 | $82.54 | 3.461% | $85.3967 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #4 | $29.39 | 3.595% | $30.4466 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
Purchase #5 | $35.68 | 10.231% | $39.3304 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #6 | $208.43 | 3.475% | $215.6729 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
Purchase #7 | $176.52 | 11.793% | $197.337 | $197.34 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.29 | $883.5153 | $883.53 | $883.55 | $883.40 |