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 | $55.43 | 7.342% | $59.4997 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $161.76 | 6.414% | $172.1353 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
Purchase #3 | $171.57 | 7.475% | $184.3949 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
Purchase #4 | $72.38 | 11.368% | $80.6082 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #5 | $160.84 | 6.557% | $171.3863 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #6 | $25.69 | 11.139% | $28.5516 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
Purchase #7 | $31.63 | 7.405% | $33.9722 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $679.30 | $730.5482 | $730.55 | $730.55 | $730.60 |