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 | $90.34 | 10.718% | $100.0226 | $100.02 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Purchase #2 | $47.54 | 10.402% | $52.4851 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.58 | 4.215% | $170.4749 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
Purchase #4 | $68.88 | 5.120% | $72.4067 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #5 | $83.61 | 3.215% | $86.2981 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #6 | $60.85 | 7.609% | $65.4801 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
Purchase #7 | $124.55 | 10.638% | $137.7996 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $639.35 | $684.9671 | $684.97 | $684.95 | $685.00 |