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 | $72.59 | 5.397% | $76.5077 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.63 | 10.600% | $37.1948 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #3 | $35.76 | 5.243% | $37.6349 | $37.63 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
Purchase #4 | $201.62 | 12.303% | $226.4253 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
Purchase #5 | $10.54 | 9.854% | $11.5786 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
Purchase #6 | $103.39 | 12.441% | $116.2527 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
Purchase #7 | $72.79 | 8.320% | $78.8461 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $530.32 | $584.4401 | $584.44 | $584.50 | $584.40 |