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 | 5.635% | $83.3671 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
Purchase #2 | $123.32 | 3.693% | $127.8742 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
Purchase #3 | $234.83 | 4.105% | $244.4698 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
Purchase #4 | $19.42 | 10.577% | $21.4741 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #5 | $177.96 | 13.184% | $201.4222 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
Purchase #6 | $21.58 | 13.611% | $24.5173 | $24.52 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 6.751% | $244.4384 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.01 | $947.5631 | $947.56 | $947.45 | $947.60 |