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 | $171.71 | 6.825% | $183.4292 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
Purchase #2 | $108.59 | 5.618% | $114.6906 | $114.69 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
Purchase #3 | $107.33 | 5.128% | $112.8339 | $112.83 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
Purchase #4 | $242.45 | 7.534% | $260.7162 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #5 | $91.79 | 8.498% | $99.5903 | $99.59 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
Purchase #6 | $57.72 | 8.700% | $62.7416 | $62.74 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
Purchase #7 | $71.84 | 9.254% | $78.4881 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $851.43 | $912.4899 | $912.49 | $912.55 | $912.40 |