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 | $70.88 | 5.619% | $74.8627 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
Purchase #2 | $97.89 | 11.864% | $109.5037 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.82 | 13.128% | $186.4576 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
Purchase #4 | $97.89 | 10.389% | $108.0598 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
Purchase #5 | $105.46 | 5.311% | $111.061 | $111.06 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
Purchase #6 | $204.88 | 8.816% | $222.9422 | $222.94 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
Purchase #7 | $121.66 | 12.287% | $136.6084 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $863.48 | $949.4954 | $949.49 | $949.45 | $949.60 |