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 | $93.98 | 6.596% | $100.1789 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #2 | $100.98 | 4.147% | $105.1676 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
Purchase #3 | $67.95 | 3.707% | $70.4689 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
Purchase #4 | $100.98 | 12.661% | $113.7651 | $113.77 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
Purchase #5 | $38.67 | 7.460% | $41.5548 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
Purchase #6 | $34.77 | 7.293% | $37.3058 | $37.31 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #7 | $69.55 | 3.480% | $71.9703 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $506.88 | $540.4114 | $540.42 | $540.35 | $540.60 |