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 | $75.90 | 8.645% | $82.4616 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $38.26 | 3.872% | $39.7414 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #3 | $153.78 | 3.586% | $159.2946 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #4 | $247.25 | 7.376% | $265.4872 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #5 | $229.63 | 4.668% | $240.3491 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
Purchase #6 | $20.96 | 7.266% | $22.483 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #7 | $90.79 | 9.162% | $99.1082 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $856.57 | $908.9251 | $908.92 | $908.95 | $908.90 |