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 | $65.50 | 7.652% | $70.5121 | $70.51 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $51.52 | 4.503% | $53.8399 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
Purchase #3 | $37.91 | 11.581% | $42.3004 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #4 | $229.65 | 3.873% | $238.5443 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #5 | $104.65 | 5.648% | $110.5606 | $110.56 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
Purchase #6 | $218.58 | 7.403% | $234.7615 | $234.76 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
Purchase #7 | $167.71 | 10.752% | $185.7422 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.52 | $936.2610 | $936.25 | $936.25 | $936.20 |