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 | $26.67 | 5.700% | $28.1902 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #2 | $153.46 | 12.560% | $172.7346 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #3 | $111.51 | 8.440% | $120.9214 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #4 | $46.88 | 5.861% | $49.6276 | $49.63 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
Purchase #5 | $130.27 | 9.404% | $142.5206 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #6 | $33.53 | 13.147% | $37.9382 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
Purchase #7 | $87.61 | 7.600% | $94.2684 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.93 | $646.2010 | $646.20 | $646.20 | $646.10 |