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 | $62.54 | 3.251% | $64.5732 | $64.57 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
Purchase #2 | $39.26 | 9.126% | $42.8429 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #3 | $32.78 | 12.142% | $36.7601 | $36.76 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
Purchase #4 | $59.32 | 13.559% | $67.3632 | $67.36 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
Purchase #5 | $174.89 | 6.807% | $186.7948 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
Purchase #6 | $5.71 | 13.260% | $6.4671 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
Purchase #7 | $149.46 | 11.416% | $166.5224 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $523.96 | $571.3237 | $571.31 | $571.25 | $571.40 |