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 | $55.64 | 9.259% | $60.7917 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #2 | $144.83 | 4.371% | $151.1605 | $151.16 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
Purchase #3 | $38.42 | 5.506% | $40.5354 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #4 | $70.93 | 10.287% | $78.2266 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #5 | $171.66 | 4.187% | $178.8474 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #6 | $90.46 | 7.868% | $97.5774 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #7 | $15.95 | 9.232% | $17.4225 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $587.89 | $624.5615 | $624.57 | $624.60 | $624.50 |