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 | $87.43 | 10.328% | $96.4598 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.84 | 10.446% | $79.3444 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
Purchase #3 | $62.56 | 3.760% | $64.9123 | $64.91 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
Purchase #4 | $48.89 | 8.124% | $52.8618 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
Purchase #5 | $217.88 | 12.720% | $245.5943 | $245.59 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #6 | $39.67 | 3.598% | $41.0973 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #7 | $16.79 | 8.796% | $18.2668 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $545.06 | $598.5367 | $598.53 | $598.50 | $598.60 |