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 | $135.54 | 5.667% | $143.2211 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
Purchase #2 | $74.71 | 11.610% | $83.3838 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #3 | $85.58 | 11.844% | $95.7161 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
Purchase #4 | $52.58 | 3.150% | $54.2363 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #5 | $94.63 | 5.751% | $100.0722 | $100.07 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
Purchase #6 | $222.94 | 6.641% | $237.7454 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
Purchase #7 | $115.51 | 12.635% | $130.1047 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $781.49 | $844.4796 | $844.48 | $844.45 | $844.40 |