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 | $78.60 | 3.680% | $81.4925 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $163.38 | 10.395% | $180.3634 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
Purchase #3 | $128.46 | 10.356% | $141.7633 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
Purchase #4 | $39.75 | 9.695% | $43.6038 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
Purchase #5 | $241.40 | 13.731% | $274.5466 | $274.55 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
Purchase #6 | $178.71 | 11.257% | $198.8274 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
Purchase #7 | $145.89 | 8.261% | $157.942 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.19 | $1,078.5390 | $1,078.53 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.50 |