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 | $81.65 | 3.471% | $84.4841 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.54 | 12.604% | $270.8577 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
Purchase #3 | $34.40 | 13.801% | $39.1475 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
Purchase #4 | $31.73 | 6.405% | $33.7623 | $33.76 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
Purchase #5 | $163.25 | 5.633% | $172.4459 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
Purchase #6 | $42.94 | 9.373% | $46.9648 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
Purchase #7 | $83.92 | 13.373% | $95.1426 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $678.43 | $742.8049 | $742.80 | $742.80 | $742.80 |