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 | $57.89 | 3.595% | $59.9711 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
Purchase #2 | $79.45 | 5.473% | $83.7983 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #3 | $42.27 | 5.193% | $44.4651 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #4 | $97.47 | 11.410% | $108.5913 | $108.59 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
Purchase #5 | $134.30 | 7.350% | $144.1711 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
Purchase #6 | $87.25 | 6.161% | $92.6255 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
Purchase #7 | $101.71 | 10.588% | $112.4791 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $600.34 | $646.1015 | $646.11 | $646.10 | $646.20 |