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 | $39.51 | 8.460% | $42.8525 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $162.53 | 3.665% | $168.4867 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $199.69 | 11.255% | $222.1651 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
Purchase #4 | $226.68 | 12.400% | $254.7883 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
Purchase #5 | $39.30 | 9.649% | $43.0921 | $43.09 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
Purchase #6 | $11.35 | 5.305% | $11.9521 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
Purchase #7 | $109.40 | 7.795% | $117.9277 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.46 | $861.2645 | $861.27 | $861.30 | $861.40 |