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 | $77.36 | 10.469% | $85.4588 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $216.68 | 3.536% | $224.3418 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
Purchase #3 | $173.38 | 6.480% | $184.615 | $184.62 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
Purchase #4 | $191.90 | 13.768% | $218.3208 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #5 | $67.53 | 5.804% | $71.4494 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
Purchase #6 | $65.48 | 6.776% | $69.9169 | $69.92 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
Purchase #7 | $166.77 | 7.601% | $179.4462 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.10 | $1,033.5489 | $1,033.56 | $1,033.50 | $1,033.40 |