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 | $75.54 | 3.860% | $78.4558 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $24.74 | 9.858% | $27.1789 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #3 | $24.33 | 9.246% | $26.5796 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #4 | $52.47 | 9.663% | $57.5402 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
Purchase #5 | $78.90 | 11.544% | $88.0082 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
Purchase #6 | $83.92 | 8.841% | $91.3394 | $91.34 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
Purchase #7 | $100.71 | 13.255% | $114.0591 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $440.61 | $483.1612 | $483.17 | $483.20 | $483.20 |