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 | $85.65 | 12.682% | $96.5121 | $96.51 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.38 | 7.613% | $91.88 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #3 | $85.41 | 12.118% | $95.76 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
Purchase #4 | $137.25 | 13.792% | $156.1795 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #5 | $54.76 | 6.257% | $58.1863 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
Purchase #6 | $84.58 | 6.255% | $89.8705 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
Purchase #7 | $9.65 | 3.128% | $9.9519 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.68 | $598.3403 | $598.34 | $598.35 | $598.50 |