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 | $64.81 | 5.683% | $68.4932 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.73 | 10.732% | $115.9696 | $115.97 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
Purchase #3 | $74.78 | 7.175% | $80.1455 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
Purchase #4 | $86.84 | 7.622% | $93.4589 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.44 | 8.460% | $197.8744 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
Purchase #6 | $80.34 | 5.504% | $84.7619 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
Purchase #7 | $46.93 | 13.600% | $53.3125 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $640.87 | $694.0160 | $694.01 | $693.95 | $694.10 |