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 | $29.36 | 13.342% | $33.2772 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #2 | $42.40 | 7.635% | $45.6372 | $45.64 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
Purchase #3 | $73.92 | 4.505% | $77.2501 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
Purchase #4 | $28.33 | 5.338% | $29.8423 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
Purchase #5 | $177.63 | 4.300% | $185.2681 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #6 | $102.49 | 5.590% | $108.2192 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
Purchase #7 | $216.49 | 9.268% | $236.5543 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $670.62 | $716.0484 | $716.05 | $716.05 | $716.10 |