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 | $54.88 | 6.508% | $58.4516 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.52 | 11.745% | $81.0375 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
Purchase #3 | $85.90 | 10.137% | $94.6077 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
Purchase #4 | $195.82 | 8.566% | $212.5939 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
Purchase #5 | $19.49 | 9.234% | $21.2897 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #6 | $144.53 | 4.119% | $150.4832 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #7 | $19.64 | 4.198% | $20.4645 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $592.78 | $638.9281 | $638.92 | $638.95 | $639.00 |