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 | $230.59 | 13.865% | $262.5613 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
Purchase #2 | $39.98 | 13.472% | $45.3661 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
Purchase #3 | $62.77 | 12.476% | $70.6012 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
Purchase #4 | $50.58 | 9.848% | $55.5611 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
Purchase #5 | $151.41 | 13.451% | $171.7762 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #6 | $8.42 | 8.754% | $9.1571 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
Purchase #7 | $12.32 | 9.215% | $13.4553 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $556.07 | $628.4783 | $628.49 | $628.45 | $628.70 |