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 | $82.67 | 5.392% | $87.1276 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
Purchase #2 | $183.75 | 13.484% | $208.5269 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
Purchase #3 | $40.46 | 13.194% | $45.7983 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #4 | $227.83 | 12.113% | $255.427 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
Purchase #5 | $185.30 | 10.192% | $204.1858 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
Purchase #6 | $55.43 | 5.610% | $58.5396 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
Purchase #7 | $48.87 | 3.125% | $50.3972 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $824.31 | $910.0024 | $910.02 | $910.10 | $909.90 |