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 | $5.36 | 5.622% | $5.6613 | $5.66 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
Purchase #2 | $93.43 | 6.396% | $99.4058 | $99.41 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $143.86 | 4.520% | $150.3625 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
Purchase #4 | $150.25 | 5.196% | $158.057 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
Purchase #5 | $20.34 | 7.762% | $21.9188 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
Purchase #6 | $78.98 | 5.167% | $83.0609 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
Purchase #7 | $47.78 | 13.139% | $54.0578 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $540.00 | $572.5241 | $572.53 | $572.45 | $572.70 |