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 | $72.52 | 11.268% | $80.6916 | $80.69 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #2 | $41.94 | 10.580% | $46.3773 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #3 | $10.41 | 9.748% | $11.4248 | $11.42 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
Purchase #4 | $128.36 | 7.735% | $138.2886 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.70 | 5.512% | $40.8331 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #6 | $87.55 | 13.539% | $99.4034 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #7 | $75.97 | 9.527% | $83.2077 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $455.45 | $500.2265 | $500.22 | $500.25 | $500.20 |