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 | $75.80 | 12.739% | $85.4562 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.40 | 12.825% | $104.2503 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
Purchase #3 | $199.81 | 9.750% | $219.2915 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
Purchase #4 | $167.58 | 13.537% | $190.2653 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #5 | $161.37 | 5.254% | $169.8484 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
Purchase #6 | $18.42 | 9.338% | $20.1401 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
Purchase #7 | $208.70 | 8.559% | $226.5626 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.08 | $1,015.8144 | $1,015.82 | $1,015.80 | $1,015.90 |