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 | $32.50 | 7.114% | $34.8121 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #2 | $64.78 | 4.672% | $67.8065 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
Purchase #3 | $74.27 | 12.360% | $83.4498 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
Purchase #4 | $76.87 | 3.381% | $79.469 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #5 | $192.34 | 8.179% | $208.0715 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
Purchase #6 | $50.98 | 4.799% | $53.4265 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
Purchase #7 | $48.57 | 9.513% | $53.1905 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $540.31 | $580.2259 | $580.23 | $580.20 | $580.20 |