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 | $59.74 | 4.606% | $62.4916 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.28 | 10.859% | $161.056 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
Purchase #3 | $57.54 | 10.166% | $63.3895 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
Purchase #4 | $226.72 | 7.632% | $244.0233 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
Purchase #5 | $123.57 | 7.374% | $132.6821 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #6 | $134.56 | 13.826% | $153.1643 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
Purchase #7 | $49.29 | 8.704% | $53.5802 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.70 | $870.3870 | $870.38 | $870.40 | $870.50 |