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 | $77.31 | 3.851% | $80.2872 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
Purchase #2 | $97.25 | 12.634% | $109.5366 | $109.54 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
Purchase #3 | $11.46 | 5.867% | $12.1324 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
Purchase #4 | $18.79 | 7.151% | $20.1337 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
Purchase #5 | $73.62 | 5.321% | $77.5373 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
Purchase #6 | $54.33 | 13.667% | $61.7553 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
Purchase #7 | $118.25 | 8.143% | $127.8791 | $127.88 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $451.01 | $489.2616 | $489.27 | $489.35 | $489.20 |