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 | $74.85 | 5.351% | $78.8552 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #2 | $111.61 | 8.764% | $121.3915 | $121.39 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
Purchase #3 | $191.55 | 8.615% | $208.052 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
Purchase #4 | $7.48 | 8.285% | $8.0997 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
Purchase #5 | $154.55 | 3.574% | $160.0736 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
Purchase #6 | $81.93 | 7.205% | $87.8331 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
Purchase #7 | $225.75 | 7.189% | $241.9792 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $847.72 | $906.2843 | $906.28 | $906.30 | $906.40 |