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 | $87.39 | 11.204% | $97.1812 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #2 | $54.31 | 12.390% | $61.039 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
Purchase #3 | $197.67 | 10.650% | $218.7219 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
Purchase #4 | $62.31 | 8.289% | $67.4749 | $67.47 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
Purchase #5 | $82.25 | 7.500% | $88.4188 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #6 | $114.60 | 5.792% | $121.2376 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
Purchase #7 | $149.86 | 3.620% | $155.2849 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $748.39 | $809.3583 | $809.35 | $809.35 | $809.30 |