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 | $78.75 | 5.463% | $83.0521 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
Purchase #2 | $94.33 | 11.127% | $104.8261 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #3 | $145.76 | 5.789% | $154.198 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
Purchase #4 | $48.50 | 9.449% | $53.0828 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
Purchase #5 | $147.30 | 5.721% | $155.727 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
Purchase #6 | $92.86 | 7.116% | $99.4679 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #7 | $231.35 | 10.426% | $255.4706 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $838.85 | $905.8245 | $905.83 | $905.85 | $905.90 |