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 | $8.92 | 10.748% | $9.8787 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
Purchase #2 | $66.78 | 8.523% | $72.4717 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #3 | $191.30 | 11.127% | $212.586 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
Purchase #4 | $161.98 | 4.860% | $169.8522 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
Purchase #5 | $97.89 | 3.428% | $101.2457 | $101.25 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
Purchase #6 | $28.86 | 13.592% | $32.7827 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #7 | $233.57 | 6.398% | $248.5138 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.30 | $847.3308 | $847.33 | $847.35 | $847.40 |