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 | $68.88 | 3.825% | $71.5147 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #2 | $22.92 | 6.380% | $24.3823 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #3 | $9.34 | 6.460% | $9.9434 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
Purchase #4 | $60.83 | 4.556% | $63.6014 | $63.60 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
Purchase #5 | $11.92 | 3.139% | $12.2942 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
Purchase #6 | $184.46 | 7.122% | $197.5972 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
Purchase #7 | $169.28 | 5.840% | $179.166 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $527.63 | $558.4992 | $558.49 | $558.50 | $558.50 |