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 | $42.67 | 7.378% | $45.8182 | $45.82 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $131.66 | 13.485% | $149.4144 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #3 | $250.35 | 7.525% | $269.1888 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #4 | $17.71 | 7.567% | $19.0501 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
Purchase #5 | $64.27 | 9.430% | $70.3307 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
Purchase #6 | $84.49 | 10.295% | $93.1882 | $93.19 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
Purchase #7 | $228.77 | 8.872% | $249.0665 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.92 | $896.0569 | $896.06 | $896.05 | $896.10 |