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 | $83.69 | 10.489% | $92.4682 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.70 | 5.627% | $27.1461 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
Purchase #3 | $72.44 | 6.634% | $77.2457 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
Purchase #4 | $234.89 | 11.641% | $262.2335 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
Purchase #5 | $159.50 | 7.492% | $171.4497 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
Purchase #6 | $224.72 | 11.203% | $249.8954 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
Purchase #7 | $163.67 | 12.596% | $184.2859 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.61 | $1,064.7245 | $1,064.74 | $1,064.75 | $1,064.60 |