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 | $77.48 | 7.832% | $83.5482 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.32 | 9.370% | $106.4389 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
Purchase #3 | $90.55 | 11.326% | $100.8057 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #4 | $159.63 | 12.525% | $179.6237 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #5 | $25.86 | 7.295% | $27.7465 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
Purchase #6 | $117.94 | 5.727% | $124.6944 | $124.69 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
Purchase #7 | $213.67 | 9.467% | $233.8981 | $233.90 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.45 | $856.7555 | $856.76 | $856.75 | $856.60 |