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 | $57.71 | 8.237% | $62.4636 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.73 | 7.454% | $13.6789 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
Purchase #3 | $76.55 | 11.311% | $85.2086 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #4 | $87.68 | 9.766% | $96.2428 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
Purchase #5 | $39.26 | 9.270% | $42.8994 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #6 | $245.82 | 3.127% | $253.5068 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #7 | $6.68 | 13.836% | $7.6042 | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $526.43 | $561.6043 | $561.60 | $561.60 | $561.60 |