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 | $76.48 | 5.295% | $80.5296 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.54 | 12.511% | $90.6164 | $90.62 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #3 | $76.90 | 8.229% | $83.2281 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
Purchase #4 | $159.74 | 13.693% | $181.6132 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
Purchase #5 | $48.32 | 9.617% | $52.9669 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #6 | $148.72 | 5.187% | $156.4341 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
Purchase #7 | $62.40 | 5.394% | $65.7659 | $65.77 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $653.10 | $711.1542 | $711.16 | $711.15 | $711.10 |