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 | $103.59 | 7.524% | $111.3841 | $111.38 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #2 | $5.39 | 12.678% | $6.0733 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
Purchase #3 | $41.51 | 3.303% | $42.8811 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #4 | $44.61 | 5.215% | $46.9364 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
Purchase #5 | $31.35 | 12.250% | $35.1904 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
Purchase #6 | $248.85 | 8.683% | $270.4576 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
Purchase #7 | $168.86 | 12.763% | $190.4116 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $644.16 | $703.3345 | $703.33 | $703.35 | $703.40 |