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 | $89.99 | 11.665% | $100.4873 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.81 | 5.597% | $83.221 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
Purchase #3 | $154.45 | 13.582% | $175.4274 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
Purchase #4 | $47.89 | 11.735% | $53.5099 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #5 | $14.90 | 3.323% | $15.3951 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #6 | $242.37 | 6.550% | $258.2452 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
Purchase #7 | $62.27 | 9.832% | $68.3924 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $690.68 | $754.6783 | $754.69 | $754.70 | $754.60 |