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 | $99.52 | 3.873% | $103.3744 | $103.37 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
Purchase #2 | $70.73 | 12.342% | $79.4595 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #3 | $42.82 | 11.752% | $47.8522 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
Purchase #4 | $9.51 | 13.208% | $10.7661 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
Purchase #5 | $126.86 | 8.215% | $137.2815 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #6 | $29.67 | 5.577% | $31.3247 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #7 | $130.42 | 11.577% | $145.5187 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $509.53 | $555.5771 | $555.57 | $555.50 | $555.70 |