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 | $78.93 | 8.745% | $85.8324 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #2 | $40.61 | 6.727% | $43.3418 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #3 | $248.46 | 13.386% | $281.7189 | $281.72 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
Purchase #4 | $69.33 | 5.798% | $73.3498 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
Purchase #5 | $152.44 | 13.377% | $172.8319 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
Purchase #6 | $222.76 | 5.443% | $234.8848 | $234.88 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #7 | $169.54 | 13.632% | $192.6517 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.07 | $1,084.6113 | $1,084.60 | $1,084.65 | $1,084.50 |