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 | $85.80 | 11.276% | $95.4748 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.56 | 11.333% | $39.59 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #3 | $153.61 | 4.475% | $160.484 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #4 | $11.92 | 3.250% | $12.3074 | $12.31 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
Purchase #5 | $46.71 | 8.274% | $50.5748 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #6 | $232.47 | 8.846% | $253.0343 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
Purchase #7 | $71.49 | 7.735% | $77.0198 | $77.02 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $637.56 | $688.4851 | $688.47 | $688.45 | $688.50 |