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 | $65.62 | 9.351% | $71.7561 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
Purchase #2 | $209.30 | 5.104% | $219.9827 | $219.98 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Purchase #3 | $12.94 | 6.601% | $13.7942 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
Purchase #4 | $49.46 | 8.375% | $53.6023 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
Purchase #5 | $5.60 | 10.235% | $6.1732 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
Purchase #6 | $48.35 | 5.599% | $51.0571 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
Purchase #7 | $136.52 | 5.494% | $144.0204 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $527.79 | $560.3860 | $560.38 | $560.35 | $560.50 |