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 | $48.46 | 3.400% | $50.1076 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
Purchase #2 | $57.80 | 8.674% | $62.8136 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
Purchase #3 | $80.90 | 7.826% | $87.2312 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
Purchase #4 | $70.65 | 6.514% | $75.2521 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
Purchase #5 | $103.25 | 7.865% | $111.3706 | $111.37 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
Purchase #6 | $73.61 | 12.701% | $82.9592 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
Purchase #7 | $174.94 | 7.309% | $187.7264 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $609.61 | $657.4607 | $657.46 | $657.45 | $657.50 |