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 | $68.57 | 3.381% | $70.8884 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
Purchase #2 | $140.87 | 6.561% | $150.1125 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
Purchase #3 | $155.69 | 10.395% | $171.874 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
Purchase #4 | $15.52 | 8.440% | $16.8299 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
Purchase #5 | $53.50 | 5.630% | $56.5121 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #6 | $74.26 | 10.850% | $82.3172 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #7 | $41.34 | 12.261% | $46.4087 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.75 | $594.9428 | $594.94 | $594.90 | $594.90 |