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 | $49.33 | 8.417% | $53.4821 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $60.77 | 10.362% | $67.067 | $67.07 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
Purchase #3 | $18.47 | 6.169% | $19.6094 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #4 | $34.81 | 11.423% | $38.7863 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #5 | $208.94 | 3.551% | $216.3595 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
Purchase #6 | $87.57 | 11.860% | $97.9558 | $97.96 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
Purchase #7 | $175.84 | 13.863% | $200.2167 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.73 | $693.4768 | $693.49 | $693.45 | $693.60 |