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 | $45.54 | 6.591% | $48.5415 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $189.50 | 5.348% | $199.6345 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
Purchase #3 | $159.70 | 9.819% | $175.3809 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
Purchase #4 | $83.85 | 8.150% | $90.6838 | $90.68 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #5 | $69.35 | 10.471% | $76.6116 | $76.61 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #6 | $39.80 | 12.236% | $44.6699 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
Purchase #7 | $31.31 | 10.451% | $34.5822 | $34.58 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $619.05 | $670.1044 | $670.09 | $670.15 | $670.10 |