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 | $40.55 | 10.350% | $44.7469 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
Purchase #2 | $200.83 | 9.168% | $219.2421 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
Purchase #3 | $87.62 | 9.754% | $96.1665 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
Purchase #4 | $167.81 | 13.193% | $189.9492 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
Purchase #5 | $160.97 | 9.155% | $175.7068 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
Purchase #6 | $71.25 | 12.427% | $80.1042 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #7 | $16.90 | 11.606% | $18.8614 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $745.93 | $824.7771 | $824.78 | $824.75 | $824.70 |