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 | $85.47 | 3.585% | $88.5341 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.38 | 4.443% | $161.2391 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
Purchase #3 | $61.59 | 10.623% | $68.1327 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
Purchase #4 | $88.40 | 7.710% | $95.2156 | $95.22 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #5 | $26.73 | 8.667% | $29.0467 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
Purchase #6 | $42.25 | 4.224% | $44.0346 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
Purchase #7 | $16.98 | 11.856% | $18.9931 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $475.80 | $505.1959 | $505.19 | $505.25 | $505.00 |