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 | $82.70 | 3.795% | $85.8385 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #2 | $6.97 | 6.442% | $7.419 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Purchase #3 | $70.86 | 8.816% | $77.107 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
Purchase #4 | $152.42 | 5.682% | $161.0805 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
Purchase #5 | $45.40 | 4.651% | $47.5116 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #6 | $186.48 | 8.579% | $202.4781 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
Purchase #7 | $184.57 | 9.274% | $201.687 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $729.40 | $783.1217 | $783.13 | $783.15 | $783.10 |