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 | $70.65 | 13.871% | $80.4499 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.77 | 10.262% | $48.2617 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
Purchase #3 | $10.83 | 10.303% | $11.9458 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
Purchase #4 | $52.38 | 6.290% | $55.6747 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
Purchase #5 | $84.78 | 5.341% | $89.3081 | $89.31 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
Purchase #6 | $138.62 | 3.239% | $143.1099 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
Purchase #7 | $248.59 | 4.533% | $259.8586 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.62 | $688.6087 | $688.61 | $688.55 | $688.60 |