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 | $75.38 | 13.386% | $85.4704 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.26 | 7.353% | $264.3675 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
Purchase #3 | $24.44 | 11.287% | $27.1985 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #4 | $158.66 | 4.541% | $165.8648 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #5 | $219.93 | 8.506% | $238.6372 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $170.60 | 9.315% | $186.4914 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #7 | $13.63 | 4.175% | $14.1991 | $14.20 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.90 | $982.2289 | $982.23 | $982.20 | $982.30 |