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 | $78.92 | 8.284% | $85.4577 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.69 | 5.667% | $103.2261 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
Purchase #3 | $41.64 | 12.677% | $46.9187 | $46.92 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $129.60 | 7.559% | $139.3965 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #5 | $241.30 | 5.426% | $254.3929 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
Purchase #6 | $199.61 | 10.441% | $220.4513 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #7 | $20.68 | 3.628% | $21.4303 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.44 | $871.2735 | $871.28 | $871.30 | $871.30 |