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 | $36.50 | 10.826% | $40.4515 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.90 | 7.540% | $140.7699 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
Purchase #3 | $60.31 | 13.609% | $68.5176 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #4 | $74.40 | 10.319% | $82.0773 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #5 | $246.37 | 7.415% | $264.6383 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
Purchase #6 | $131.44 | 13.283% | $148.8992 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
Purchase #7 | $93.42 | 10.250% | $102.9956 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.34 | $848.3494 | $848.36 | $848.35 | $848.40 |