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 | $88.81 | 7.496% | $95.4672 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.96 | 10.832% | $15.4721 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #3 | $189.41 | 12.851% | $213.7511 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
Purchase #4 | $73.44 | 9.328% | $80.2905 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
Purchase #5 | $242.75 | 3.690% | $251.7075 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
Purchase #6 | $15.66 | 3.549% | $16.2158 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #7 | $175.44 | 6.317% | $186.5225 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.47 | $859.4267 | $859.43 | $859.35 | $859.50 |