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 | $118.53 | 10.826% | $131.3621 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
Purchase #2 | $18.61 | 6.643% | $19.8463 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
Purchase #3 | $120.30 | 9.348% | $131.5456 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
Purchase #4 | $51.45 | 3.444% | $53.2219 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
Purchase #5 | $76.37 | 8.698% | $83.0127 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
Purchase #6 | $121.78 | 11.753% | $136.0928 | $136.09 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
Purchase #7 | $27.84 | 9.815% | $30.5725 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $534.88 | $585.6539 | $585.65 | $585.60 | $585.60 |