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 | $48.36 | 10.369% | $53.3744 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
Purchase #2 | $87.75 | 9.350% | $95.9546 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
Purchase #3 | $50.37 | 10.360% | $55.5883 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #4 | $108.85 | 8.332% | $117.9194 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
Purchase #5 | $128.77 | 7.451% | $138.3647 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
Purchase #6 | $210.42 | 12.315% | $236.3332 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
Purchase #7 | $145.33 | 9.543% | $159.1988 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.85 | $856.7334 | $856.72 | $856.70 | $856.80 |