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 | $84.47 | 3.602% | $87.5126 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.58 | 3.444% | $118.5261 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.66 | 9.782% | $159.9085 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #4 | $171.28 | 9.256% | $187.1337 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
Purchase #5 | $92.70 | 12.704% | $104.4766 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #6 | $40.91 | 12.678% | $46.0966 | $46.10 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
Purchase #7 | $90.74 | 7.790% | $97.8086 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $740.34 | $801.4627 | $801.47 | $801.50 | $801.40 |