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 | $5.44 | 7.864% | $5.8678 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $76.88 | 7.759% | $82.8451 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
Purchase #3 | $169.72 | 11.561% | $189.3413 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
Purchase #4 | $244.26 | 10.471% | $269.8365 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
Purchase #5 | $168.62 | 4.746% | $176.6227 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
Purchase #6 | $224.47 | 13.832% | $255.5187 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #7 | $50.50 | 8.576% | $54.8309 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.89 | $1,034.8630 | $1,034.87 | $1,034.85 | $1,034.70 |