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 | $42.73 | 5.719% | $45.1737 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $77.66 | 4.854% | $81.4296 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
Purchase #3 | $72.46 | 12.216% | $81.3117 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #4 | $57.87 | 12.111% | $64.8786 | $64.88 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
Purchase #5 | $99.30 | 12.687% | $111.8982 | $111.90 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
Purchase #6 | $227.90 | 6.478% | $242.6634 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
Purchase #7 | $195.90 | 3.515% | $202.7859 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.82 | $830.1411 | $830.14 | $830.15 | $830.20 |