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 | $49.40 | 6.443% | $52.5828 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $12.61 | 3.538% | $13.0561 | $13.06 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
Purchase #3 | $65.33 | 12.484% | $73.4858 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #4 | $156.26 | 6.842% | $166.9513 | $166.95 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
Purchase #5 | $140.59 | 9.726% | $154.2638 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
Purchase #6 | $197.97 | 11.388% | $220.5148 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #7 | $13.83 | 12.111% | $15.505 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.99 | $696.3596 | $696.36 | $696.35 | $696.50 |