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 | $76.98 | 4.549% | $80.4818 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.58 | 12.374% | $153.4804 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
Purchase #3 | $250.30 | 8.602% | $271.8308 | $271.83 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
Purchase #4 | $9.82 | 8.588% | $10.6633 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
Purchase #5 | $216.48 | 13.270% | $245.2069 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
Purchase #6 | $171.88 | 8.141% | $185.8728 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $83.51 | 7.557% | $89.8209 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.55 | $1,037.3569 | $1,037.35 | $1,037.35 | $1,037.40 |