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 | $49.60 | 12.326% | $55.7137 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #2 | $5.64 | 12.197% | $6.3279 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
Purchase #3 | $189.37 | 12.727% | $213.4711 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
Purchase #4 | $8.90 | 10.110% | $9.7998 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
Purchase #5 | $130.27 | 6.459% | $138.6841 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #6 | $244.45 | 7.359% | $262.4391 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
Purchase #7 | $114.50 | 11.312% | $127.4522 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $742.73 | $813.8879 | $813.88 | $813.90 | $813.90 |