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 | $50.47 | 5.747% | $53.3705 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
Purchase #2 | $119.44 | 12.657% | $134.5575 | $134.56 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
Purchase #3 | $201.59 | 9.580% | $220.9023 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
Purchase #4 | $84.91 | 8.618% | $92.2275 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
Purchase #5 | $15.41 | 8.697% | $16.7502 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
Purchase #6 | $78.41 | 8.167% | $84.8137 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #7 | $35.97 | 12.145% | $40.3386 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $586.20 | $642.9603 | $642.96 | $642.95 | $643.00 |