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 | $67.57 | 5.127% | $71.0343 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
Purchase #2 | $143.76 | 5.515% | $151.6884 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
Purchase #3 | $88.92 | 10.361% | $98.133 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
Purchase #4 | $50.49 | 9.320% | $55.1957 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #5 | $35.63 | 8.539% | $38.6724 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
Purchase #6 | $85.89 | 5.642% | $90.7359 | $90.74 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
Purchase #7 | $30.59 | 12.778% | $34.4988 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $502.85 | $539.9585 | $539.96 | $540.00 | $539.90 |