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 | $39.61 | 9.797% | $43.4906 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $152.99 | 9.141% | $166.9748 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
Purchase #3 | $83.26 | 5.176% | $87.5695 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
Purchase #4 | $143.37 | 8.392% | $155.4016 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
Purchase #5 | $72.39 | 5.337% | $76.2535 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
Purchase #6 | $106.83 | 3.171% | $110.2176 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
Purchase #7 | $184.91 | 12.538% | $208.094 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.36 | $848.0016 | $847.99 | $847.95 | $848.10 |