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 | $5.71 | 3.207% | $5.8931 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $10.46 | 8.197% | $11.3174 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
Purchase #3 | $83.86 | 13.779% | $95.4151 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
Purchase #4 | $85.38 | 5.521% | $90.0938 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #5 | $34.29 | 7.484% | $36.8563 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #6 | $223.38 | 13.665% | $253.9049 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
Purchase #7 | $15.30 | 3.747% | $15.8733 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $458.38 | $509.3539 | $509.35 | $509.30 | $509.40 |