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 | $51.40 | 7.720% | $55.3681 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.41 | 3.303% | $105.7926 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
Purchase #3 | $47.47 | 7.192% | $50.884 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
Purchase #4 | $82.67 | 3.447% | $85.5196 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #5 | $27.89 | 7.309% | $29.9285 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
Purchase #6 | $142.75 | 5.674% | $150.8496 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
Purchase #7 | $179.85 | 8.539% | $195.2074 | $195.21 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $634.44 | $673.5498 | $673.55 | $673.55 | $673.50 |