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 | $112.64 | 6.692% | $120.1779 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
Purchase #2 | $51.47 | 13.593% | $58.4663 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
Purchase #3 | $38.88 | 9.313% | $42.5009 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $27.47 | 8.803% | $29.8882 | $29.89 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
Purchase #5 | $166.51 | 4.685% | $174.311 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
Purchase #6 | $194.90 | 12.506% | $219.2742 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
Purchase #7 | $96.85 | 8.457% | $105.0406 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $688.72 | $749.6591 | $749.66 | $749.65 | $749.70 |