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 | $46.86 | 8.368% | $50.7812 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $84.65 | 6.872% | $90.4671 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #3 | $26.67 | 5.284% | $28.0792 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
Purchase #4 | $228.91 | 6.833% | $244.5514 | $244.55 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
Purchase #5 | $49.38 | 10.287% | $54.4597 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
Purchase #6 | $61.28 | 8.863% | $66.7112 | $66.71 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
Purchase #7 | $94.40 | 11.805% | $105.5439 | $105.54 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $592.15 | $640.5937 | $640.59 | $640.60 | $640.70 |