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 | $80.96 | 3.580% | $83.8584 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
Purchase #2 | $249.52 | 8.417% | $270.5221 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #3 | $221.27 | 11.874% | $247.5436 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
Purchase #4 | $22.70 | 7.615% | $24.4286 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
Purchase #5 | $145.64 | 3.429% | $150.634 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
Purchase #6 | $44.47 | 5.538% | $46.9327 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
Purchase #7 | $37.65 | 4.754% | $39.4399 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $802.21 | $863.3593 | $863.35 | $863.40 | $863.20 |