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 | $65.40 | 7.855% | $70.5372 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.62 | 5.450% | $85.0138 | $85.01 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Purchase #3 | $118.82 | 9.722% | $130.3717 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
Purchase #4 | $41.52 | 10.580% | $45.9128 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #5 | $13.37 | 3.410% | $13.8259 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
Purchase #6 | $212.69 | 5.464% | $224.3114 | $224.31 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #7 | $106.82 | 7.429% | $114.7557 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $639.24 | $684.7285 | $684.73 | $684.70 | $684.70 |