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 | $46.41 | 5.668% | $49.0405 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
Purchase #2 | $187.87 | 11.284% | $209.0693 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
Purchase #3 | $59.76 | 4.371% | $62.3721 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
Purchase #4 | $36.49 | 13.690% | $41.4855 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $189.55 | 8.135% | $204.9699 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
Purchase #6 | $66.50 | 9.316% | $72.6951 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #7 | $54.84 | 9.428% | $60.0103 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $641.42 | $699.6427 | $699.65 | $699.60 | $699.70 |