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 | $75.64 | 7.762% | $81.5112 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $198.42 | 6.231% | $210.7836 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
Purchase #3 | $39.33 | 5.656% | $41.5545 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
Purchase #4 | $6.40 | 3.199% | $6.6047 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
Purchase #5 | $28.44 | 11.267% | $31.6443 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
Purchase #6 | $146.60 | 13.279% | $166.067 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
Purchase #7 | $122.56 | 3.811% | $127.2308 | $127.23 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $617.39 | $665.3961 | $665.38 | $665.40 | $665.40 |