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 | $34.65 | 7.727% | $37.3274 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
Purchase #2 | $148.71 | 3.755% | $154.2941 | $154.29 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #3 | $98.66 | 4.175% | $102.7791 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
Purchase #4 | $154.70 | 11.722% | $172.8339 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
Purchase #5 | $50.58 | 8.280% | $54.768 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
Purchase #6 | $137.58 | 3.465% | $142.3471 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
Purchase #7 | $20.62 | 8.479% | $22.3684 | $22.37 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $645.50 | $686.7180 | $686.72 | $686.75 | $686.70 |