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 | $51.40 | 3.325% | $53.1091 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
Purchase #2 | $76.58 | 5.378% | $80.6985 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #3 | $54.27 | 6.457% | $57.7742 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
Purchase #4 | $166.43 | 12.460% | $187.1672 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
Purchase #5 | $72.30 | 11.130% | $80.347 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
Purchase #6 | $74.60 | 10.313% | $82.2935 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #7 | $28.96 | 11.541% | $32.3023 | $32.30 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $524.54 | $573.6918 | $573.69 | $573.65 | $573.70 |