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 | $87.48 | 13.600% | $99.3773 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #2 | $171.45 | 5.294% | $180.5266 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
Purchase #3 | $122.82 | 8.156% | $132.8372 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
Purchase #4 | $27.45 | 3.662% | $28.4552 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 10.533% | $6.0904 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
Purchase #6 | $68.85 | 3.250% | $71.0876 | $71.09 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #7 | $32.69 | 6.873% | $34.9368 | $34.94 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $516.25 | $553.3111 | $553.33 | $553.40 | $553.30 |