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 | $48.91 | 11.320% | $54.4466 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.38 | 3.378% | $105.8384 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
Purchase #3 | $207.78 | 4.746% | $217.6412 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.64 | 9.750% | $260.8099 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #5 | $98.25 | 11.541% | $109.589 | $109.59 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
Purchase #6 | $16.85 | 7.144% | $18.0538 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
Purchase #7 | $65.43 | 12.559% | $73.6474 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $777.24 | $840.0263 | $840.03 | $840.05 | $839.90 |