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 | $78.34 | 3.300% | $80.9252 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
Purchase #2 | $145.70 | 9.525% | $159.5779 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #3 | $167.96 | 13.305% | $190.3071 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #4 | $82.26 | 12.396% | $92.4569 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #5 | $23.62 | 10.501% | $26.1003 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
Purchase #6 | $142.36 | 9.599% | $156.0251 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
Purchase #7 | $216.66 | 11.749% | $242.1154 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $856.90 | $947.5079 | $947.53 | $947.55 | $947.50 |