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 | $41.78 | 6.798% | $44.6202 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
Purchase #2 | $76.73 | 10.720% | $84.9555 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
Purchase #3 | $50.34 | 7.687% | $54.2096 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #4 | $63.30 | 9.341% | $69.2129 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
Purchase #5 | $232.62 | 8.287% | $251.8972 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
Purchase #6 | $30.67 | 7.816% | $33.0672 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
Purchase #7 | $87.77 | 11.236% | $97.6318 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $583.21 | $635.5944 | $635.60 | $635.55 | $635.60 |