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 | $76.50 | 6.475% | $81.4534 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.36 | 4.736% | $83.1185 | $83.12 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
Purchase #3 | $39.82 | 4.298% | $41.5315 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
Purchase #4 | $27.79 | 5.144% | $29.2195 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
Purchase #5 | $227.76 | 12.419% | $256.0455 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #6 | $100.48 | 3.807% | $104.3053 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
Purchase #7 | $37.83 | 13.292% | $42.8584 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.54 | $638.5321 | $638.54 | $638.50 | $638.50 |