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 | $52.96 | 10.362% | $58.4477 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.85 | 6.517% | $92.51 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #3 | $43.88 | 6.313% | $46.6501 | $46.65 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
Purchase #4 | $44.53 | 10.711% | $49.2996 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
Purchase #5 | $92.51 | 5.603% | $97.6933 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #6 | $71.87 | 3.755% | $74.5687 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
Purchase #7 | $249.52 | 6.599% | $265.9858 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $642.12 | $685.1552 | $685.16 | $685.15 | $685.20 |