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 | $39.49 | 8.450% | $42.8269 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $39.79 | 9.502% | $43.5708 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
Purchase #3 | $135.25 | 5.275% | $142.3844 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #4 | $250.83 | 9.600% | $274.9097 | $274.91 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
Purchase #5 | $186.41 | 7.698% | $200.7598 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $147.86 | 9.818% | $162.3769 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $78.93 | 7.519% | $84.8647 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.56 | $951.6932 | $951.69 | $951.70 | $951.80 |