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 | $180.40 | 11.111% | $200.4442 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $36.99 | 12.221% | $41.5105 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #3 | $52.57 | 13.244% | $59.5324 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #4 | $48.39 | 4.860% | $50.7418 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
Purchase #5 | $31.84 | 6.108% | $33.7848 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #6 | $78.88 | 3.405% | $81.5659 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #7 | $104.79 | 10.443% | $115.7332 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $533.86 | $583.3128 | $583.30 | $583.35 | $583.20 |