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 | $39.85 | 13.111% | $45.0747 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
Purchase #2 | $62.78 | 9.847% | $68.9619 | $68.96 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
Purchase #3 | $53.96 | 10.846% | $59.8125 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #4 | $78.89 | 7.778% | $85.0261 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
Purchase #5 | $158.31 | 4.623% | $165.6287 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
Purchase #6 | $229.25 | 12.372% | $257.6128 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
Purchase #7 | $12.57 | 13.310% | $14.2431 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.61 | $696.3598 | $696.35 | $696.35 | $696.30 |