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 | $79.30 | 7.257% | $85.0548 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
Purchase #2 | $91.62 | 3.160% | $94.5152 | $94.52 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #3 | $69.37 | 3.334% | $71.6828 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.56 | 12.546% | $257.2351 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
Purchase #5 | $39.89 | 5.753% | $42.1849 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #6 | $216.77 | 10.759% | $240.0923 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #7 | $107.96 | 3.491% | $111.7289 | $111.73 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.47 | $902.4940 | $902.49 | $902.55 | $902.50 |