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 | $25.34 | 5.672% | $26.7773 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $61.77 | 11.819% | $69.0706 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
Purchase #3 | $9.99 | 9.825% | $10.9715 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
Purchase #4 | $89.96 | 10.255% | $99.1854 | $99.19 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
Purchase #5 | $65.75 | 4.636% | $68.7982 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
Purchase #6 | $218.63 | 8.368% | $236.925 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
Purchase #7 | $146.35 | 5.687% | $154.6729 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $617.79 | $666.4009 | $666.41 | $666.40 | $666.50 |