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 | $15.97 | 11.333% | $17.7799 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $65.92 | 9.260% | $72.0242 | $72.02 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #3 | $183.92 | 13.511% | $208.7694 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
Purchase #4 | $68.81 | 11.133% | $76.4706 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
Purchase #5 | $67.57 | 6.308% | $71.8323 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
Purchase #6 | $57.66 | 7.725% | $62.1142 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
Purchase #7 | $28.65 | 9.641% | $31.4121 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $488.50 | $540.4027 | $540.39 | $540.35 | $540.40 |