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 | $23.50 | 5.740% | $24.8489 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
Purchase #2 | $48.84 | 13.833% | $55.596 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #3 | $39.44 | 3.491% | $40.8169 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #4 | $98.69 | 13.200% | $111.7171 | $111.72 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
Purchase #5 | $94.47 | 13.849% | $107.5532 | $107.55 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
Purchase #6 | $247.32 | 12.485% | $278.1979 | $278.20 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
Purchase #7 | $64.77 | 3.186% | $66.8336 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $617.03 | $685.5636 | $685.57 | $685.55 | $685.50 |