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 | $84.54 | 3.525% | $87.52 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.72 | 9.159% | $112.1281 | $112.13 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
Purchase #3 | $113.48 | 4.242% | $118.2938 | $118.29 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
Purchase #4 | $23.66 | 10.671% | $26.1848 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
Purchase #5 | $81.81 | 13.413% | $92.7832 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #6 | $14.55 | 5.681% | $15.3766 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #7 | $140.85 | 3.497% | $145.7755 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $561.61 | $598.0620 | $598.06 | $598.15 | $598.10 |