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 | $64.37 | 9.488% | $70.4774 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.55 | 11.456% | $44.0808 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
Purchase #3 | $68.44 | 11.658% | $76.4187 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.31 | 4.727% | $42.2155 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #5 | $201.36 | 7.511% | $216.4841 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #6 | $95.30 | 12.200% | $106.9266 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
Purchase #7 | $16.80 | 10.505% | $18.5648 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $526.13 | $575.1679 | $575.17 | $575.20 | $575.20 |