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 | $66.34 | 5.620% | $70.0683 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
Purchase #2 | $63.43 | 7.179% | $67.9836 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
Purchase #3 | $52.36 | 9.365% | $57.2635 | $57.26 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
Purchase #4 | $27.88 | 13.731% | $31.7082 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
Purchase #5 | $135.38 | 3.583% | $140.2307 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
Purchase #6 | $135.30 | 3.596% | $140.1654 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #7 | $77.83 | 6.658% | $83.0119 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $558.52 | $590.4316 | $590.43 | $590.40 | $590.50 |