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 | $39.66 | 7.430% | $42.6067 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $53.36 | 11.514% | $59.5039 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #3 | $74.55 | 12.173% | $83.625 | $83.63 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
Purchase #4 | $222.46 | 10.330% | $245.4401 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
Purchase #5 | $74.49 | 11.745% | $83.2389 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
Purchase #6 | $198.87 | 5.422% | $209.6527 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
Purchase #7 | $129.91 | 12.770% | $146.4995 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.30 | $870.5668 | $870.57 | $870.60 | $870.50 |