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 | $80.99 | 5.650% | $85.5659 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
Purchase #2 | $53.95 | 11.667% | $60.2443 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
Purchase #3 | $81.79 | 9.759% | $89.7719 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
Purchase #4 | $88.65 | 12.434% | $99.6727 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
Purchase #5 | $20.70 | 10.138% | $22.7986 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
Purchase #6 | $147.30 | 7.731% | $158.6878 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #7 | $50.80 | 6.631% | $54.1685 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $524.18 | $570.9097 | $570.91 | $570.85 | $571.00 |