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 | $55.25 | 9.299% | $60.3877 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.78 | 11.372% | $111.127 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
Purchase #3 | $133.85 | 5.215% | $140.8303 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
Purchase #4 | $139.67 | 11.335% | $155.5016 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
Purchase #5 | $224.28 | 12.458% | $252.2208 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
Purchase #6 | $104.89 | 7.482% | $112.7379 | $112.74 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
Purchase #7 | $62.97 | 4.406% | $65.7445 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.69 | $898.5498 | $898.55 | $898.60 | $898.40 |