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 | $40.50 | 6.574% | $43.1625 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
Purchase #2 | $96.37 | 4.874% | $101.0671 | $101.07 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.94 | 8.778% | $88.0449 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
Purchase #4 | $78.30 | 9.263% | $85.5529 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
Purchase #5 | $206.95 | 4.745% | $216.7698 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
Purchase #6 | $96.75 | 11.666% | $108.0369 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
Purchase #7 | $195.63 | 4.460% | $204.3551 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.44 | $846.9892 | $846.99 | $846.95 | $847.10 |