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 | $78.25 | 5.288% | $82.3879 | $82.39 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.69 | 11.542% | $114.5425 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
Purchase #3 | $66.80 | 5.738% | $70.633 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
Purchase #4 | $179.28 | 10.844% | $198.7211 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #5 | $185.72 | 6.796% | $198.3415 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
Purchase #6 | $37.36 | 11.829% | $41.7793 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #7 | $141.57 | 4.494% | $147.9322 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.67 | $854.3375 | $854.33 | $854.40 | $854.20 |