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 | $53.59 | 3.508% | $55.4699 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.59 | 7.458% | $210.1771 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #3 | $78.28 | 5.159% | $82.3185 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #4 | $144.75 | 6.315% | $153.891 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
Purchase #5 | $51.58 | 12.333% | $57.9414 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
Purchase #6 | $63.48 | 7.216% | $68.0607 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
Purchase #7 | $9.45 | 13.413% | $10.7175 | $10.72 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $596.72 | $638.5761 | $638.58 | $638.55 | $638.60 |