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 | $37.87 | 13.846% | $43.1135 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
Purchase #2 | $89.47 | 13.196% | $101.2765 | $101.28 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
Purchase #3 | $57.82 | 8.729% | $62.8671 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
Purchase #4 | $36.47 | 11.493% | $40.6615 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
Purchase #5 | $53.57 | 5.764% | $56.6578 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
Purchase #6 | $203.66 | 7.645% | $219.2298 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
Purchase #7 | $60.76 | 3.190% | $62.6982 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $539.62 | $586.5044 | $586.51 | $586.50 | $586.60 |