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 | $85.25 | 3.587% | $88.3079 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
Purchase #2 | $97.42 | 12.305% | $109.4075 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
Purchase #3 | $167.82 | 8.151% | $181.499 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #4 | $38.56 | 12.386% | $43.336 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $46.37 | 7.786% | $49.9804 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #6 | $46.74 | 4.708% | $48.9405 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
Purchase #7 | $68.66 | 6.758% | $73.3 | $73.30 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.82 | $594.7713 | $594.78 | $594.80 | $594.70 |