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 | $38.94 | 11.318% | $43.3472 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #2 | $82.37 | 3.288% | $85.0783 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $81.31 | 4.745% | $85.1682 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #4 | $73.66 | 5.271% | $77.5426 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
Purchase #5 | $197.77 | 9.863% | $217.2761 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
Purchase #6 | $14.74 | 7.357% | $15.8244 | $15.82 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #7 | $45.43 | 12.149% | $50.9493 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $534.22 | $575.1861 | $575.19 | $575.20 | $575.10 |