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 | $78.62 | 3.645% | $81.4857 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.46 | 8.351% | $232.3696 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
Purchase #3 | $237.40 | 8.227% | $256.9309 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
Purchase #4 | $39.42 | 3.825% | $40.9278 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
Purchase #5 | $174.52 | 10.442% | $192.7434 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
Purchase #6 | $89.57 | 5.257% | $94.2787 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
Purchase #7 | $67.26 | 6.496% | $71.6292 | $71.63 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.25 | $970.3653 | $970.37 | $970.45 | $970.30 |