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 | $53.89 | 8.358% | $58.3941 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $93.54 | 10.503% | $103.3645 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
Purchase #3 | $82.55 | 6.440% | $87.8662 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
Purchase #4 | $50.65 | 11.874% | $56.6642 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
Purchase #5 | $91.35 | 9.219% | $99.7716 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
Purchase #6 | $220.44 | 10.614% | $243.8375 | $243.84 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
Purchase #7 | $74.25 | 6.223% | $78.8706 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $666.67 | $728.7687 | $728.76 | $728.70 | $728.90 |