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 | $72.53 | 13.707% | $82.4717 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.32 | 8.865% | $42.8057 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #3 | $70.70 | 13.580% | $80.3011 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
Purchase #4 | $195.95 | 8.598% | $212.7978 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #5 | $32.97 | 3.130% | $34.002 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
Purchase #6 | $44.39 | 5.259% | $46.7245 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
Purchase #7 | $54.54 | 8.698% | $59.2839 | $59.28 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.40 | $558.3867 | $558.38 | $558.35 | $558.40 |