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 | $52.89 | 4.860% | $55.4605 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $189.59 | 11.510% | $211.4118 | $211.41 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
Purchase #3 | $60.69 | 11.416% | $67.6184 | $67.62 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
Purchase #4 | $95.59 | 3.700% | $99.1268 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
Purchase #5 | $58.90 | 5.793% | $62.3121 | $62.31 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
Purchase #6 | $139.93 | 7.485% | $150.4038 | $150.40 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #7 | $76.71 | 7.728% | $82.6381 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $674.30 | $728.9715 | $728.97 | $728.95 | $728.90 |