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 | $81.50 | 8.150% | $88.1423 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
Purchase #2 | $36.71 | 4.561% | $38.3843 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #3 | $23.39 | 12.470% | $26.3067 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
Purchase #4 | $24.60 | 11.523% | $27.4347 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
Purchase #5 | $118.27 | 12.200% | $132.6989 | $132.70 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #6 | $105.93 | 10.547% | $117.1024 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
Purchase #7 | $148.48 | 9.774% | $162.9924 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.88 | $593.0617 | $593.05 | $593.10 | $593.00 |