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 | $85.95 | 5.852% | $90.9798 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
Purchase #2 | $14.30 | 3.720% | $14.832 | $14.83 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
Purchase #3 | $54.50 | 11.545% | $60.792 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #4 | $125.88 | 7.442% | $135.248 | $135.25 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
Purchase #5 | $219.60 | 9.388% | $240.216 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #6 | $14.65 | 13.262% | $16.5929 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #7 | $77.90 | 4.544% | $81.4398 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $592.78 | $640.1005 | $640.10 | $640.15 | $640.00 |