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 | $86.87 | 10.565% | $96.0478 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
Purchase #2 | $39.56 | 4.861% | $41.483 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #3 | $32.86 | 5.499% | $34.667 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
Purchase #4 | $210.68 | 13.148% | $238.3802 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
Purchase #5 | $12.53 | 7.771% | $13.5037 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #6 | $93.82 | 6.134% | $99.5749 | $99.57 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
Purchase #7 | $147.87 | 9.871% | $162.4662 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $624.19 | $686.1228 | $686.12 | $686.10 | $686.20 |