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 | $37.87 | 6.864% | $40.4694 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $206.60 | 5.191% | $217.3246 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
Purchase #3 | $39.79 | 6.830% | $42.5077 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $75.59 | 12.816% | $85.2776 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $79.91 | 10.368% | $88.1951 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
Purchase #6 | $64.37 | 3.572% | $66.6693 | $66.67 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
Purchase #7 | $98.52 | 13.189% | $111.5138 | $111.51 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $602.65 | $651.9575 | $651.96 | $651.90 | $652.00 |