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 | $53.96 | 5.684% | $57.0271 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
Purchase #2 | $27.44 | 9.803% | $30.1299 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
Purchase #3 | $54.99 | 7.210% | $58.9548 | $58.95 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
Purchase #4 | $201.54 | 5.729% | $213.0862 | $213.09 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
Purchase #5 | $210.41 | 9.342% | $230.0665 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
Purchase #6 | $84.79 | 6.688% | $90.4608 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #7 | $178.53 | 5.721% | $188.7437 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.66 | $868.4690 | $868.47 | $868.50 | $868.50 |