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 | $79.77 | 4.619% | $83.4546 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $7.73 | 13.258% | $8.7548 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
Purchase #3 | $81.77 | 10.390% | $90.2659 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
Purchase #4 | $155.86 | 10.737% | $172.5947 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 3.397% | $249.7244 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #6 | $186.25 | 12.667% | $209.8423 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
Purchase #7 | $33.67 | 9.719% | $36.9424 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.57 | $851.5791 | $851.56 | $851.55 | $851.60 |