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 | $237.38 | 9.680% | $260.3584 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.87 | 3.306% | $103.1717 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
Purchase #3 | $39.72 | 8.713% | $43.1808 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #4 | $44.37 | 9.336% | $48.5124 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #5 | $103.55 | 4.826% | $108.5473 | $108.55 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
Purchase #6 | $173.92 | 7.682% | $187.2805 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
Purchase #7 | $52.75 | 12.786% | $59.4946 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $751.56 | $810.5457 | $810.54 | $810.55 | $810.60 |