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 | $77.60 | 10.543% | $85.7814 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #2 | $155.76 | 7.549% | $167.5183 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #3 | $201.71 | 13.651% | $229.2454 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
Purchase #4 | $92.86 | 9.634% | $101.8061 | $101.81 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #5 | $152.48 | 12.545% | $171.6086 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #6 | $159.36 | 8.104% | $172.2745 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #7 | $106.71 | 12.204% | $119.7329 | $119.73 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.48 | $1,047.9672 | $1,047.97 | $1,047.95 | $1,047.90 |