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 | $196.27 | 7.725% | $211.4319 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.89 | 3.845% | $123.4613 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #3 | $57.88 | 9.242% | $63.2293 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
Purchase #4 | $8.45 | 12.740% | $9.5265 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
Purchase #5 | $29.34 | 11.860% | $32.8197 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #6 | $51.40 | 8.294% | $55.6631 | $55.66 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
Purchase #7 | $12.71 | 9.495% | $13.9168 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $474.94 | $510.0486 | $510.05 | $510.05 | $510.00 |