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 | $70.68 | 13.732% | $80.3858 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $95.96 | 8.501% | $104.1176 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
Purchase #3 | $144.92 | 12.359% | $162.8307 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
Purchase #4 | $18.47 | 6.807% | $19.7273 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
Purchase #5 | $56.29 | 5.617% | $59.4518 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #6 | $91.54 | 6.204% | $97.2191 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #7 | $34.73 | 7.510% | $37.3382 | $37.34 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $512.59 | $561.0705 | $561.08 | $561.10 | $561.00 |