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 | $10.25 | 5.249% | $10.788 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
Purchase #2 | $80.56 | 5.221% | $84.766 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
Purchase #3 | $247.39 | 11.346% | $275.4589 | $275.46 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
Purchase #4 | $53.38 | 13.541% | $60.6082 | $60.61 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
Purchase #5 | $33.52 | 11.622% | $37.4157 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
Purchase #6 | $49.84 | 9.648% | $54.6486 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
Purchase #7 | $45.56 | 4.763% | $47.73 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $520.50 | $571.4154 | $571.43 | $571.40 | $571.40 |