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 | $126.59 | 5.751% | $133.8702 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
Purchase #2 | $44.66 | 8.482% | $48.4481 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
Purchase #3 | $93.40 | 10.625% | $103.3238 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
Purchase #4 | $23.72 | 3.856% | $24.6346 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
Purchase #5 | $216.31 | 4.180% | $225.3518 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
Purchase #6 | $158.58 | 13.657% | $180.2373 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #7 | $167.57 | 6.156% | $177.8856 | $177.89 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.83 | $893.7514 | $893.75 | $893.75 | $893.70 |