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 | $8.55 | 7.855% | $9.2216 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
Purchase #2 | $79.64 | 8.786% | $86.6372 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
Purchase #3 | $89.49 | 3.584% | $92.6973 | $92.70 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
Purchase #4 | $82.95 | 13.704% | $94.3175 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
Purchase #5 | $49.80 | 5.662% | $52.6197 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #6 | $85.61 | 12.712% | $96.4927 | $96.49 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #7 | $145.50 | 5.717% | $153.8182 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $541.54 | $585.8042 | $585.81 | $585.75 | $585.70 |