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 | $85.71 | 3.513% | $88.721 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #2 | $14.88 | 11.747% | $16.628 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
Purchase #3 | $44.61 | 11.132% | $49.576 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #4 | $127.66 | 12.828% | $144.0362 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
Purchase #5 | $75.87 | 10.245% | $83.6429 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
Purchase #6 | $104.50 | 8.502% | $113.3846 | $113.38 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #7 | $129.89 | 10.770% | $143.8792 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $583.12 | $639.8679 | $639.87 | $639.95 | $639.80 |