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 | $72.32 | 13.590% | $82.1483 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
Purchase #2 | $85.46 | 9.848% | $93.8761 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
Purchase #3 | $77.47 | 11.785% | $86.5998 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #4 | $245.53 | 3.140% | $253.2396 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
Purchase #5 | $228.42 | 9.204% | $249.4438 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
Purchase #6 | $99.85 | 10.570% | $110.4041 | $110.40 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
Purchase #7 | $91.78 | 5.630% | $96.9472 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.83 | $972.6589 | $972.66 | $972.70 | $972.50 |