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 | $95.48 | 4.739% | $100.0048 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Purchase #2 | $34.36 | 9.497% | $37.6232 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #3 | $95.44 | 9.854% | $104.8447 | $104.84 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #4 | $128.50 | 13.228% | $145.498 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #5 | $6.63 | 10.520% | $7.3275 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
Purchase #6 | $99.52 | 4.275% | $103.7745 | $103.77 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
Purchase #7 | $37.86 | 5.274% | $39.8567 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $497.79 | $538.9294 | $538.92 | $538.90 | $538.90 |