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 | $65.42 | 7.765% | $70.4999 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.95 | 10.526% | $72.8919 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #3 | $44.56 | 11.363% | $49.6234 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #4 | $171.42 | 10.599% | $189.5888 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
Purchase #5 | $248.79 | 10.277% | $274.3581 | $274.36 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
Purchase #6 | $91.71 | 10.275% | $101.1332 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
Purchase #7 | $199.91 | 4.121% | $208.1483 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.76 | $966.2436 | $966.24 | $966.25 | $966.20 |