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 | $70.50 | 7.555% | $75.8263 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
Purchase #2 | $126.49 | 13.345% | $143.3701 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
Purchase #3 | $70.90 | 4.829% | $74.3238 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
Purchase #4 | $89.77 | 9.396% | $98.2048 | $98.20 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
Purchase #5 | $100.53 | 12.243% | $112.8379 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
Purchase #6 | $33.65 | 5.455% | $35.4856 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #7 | $41.46 | 4.227% | $43.2125 | $43.21 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $533.30 | $583.2610 | $583.26 | $583.25 | $583.20 |