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 | $70.70 | 7.325% | $75.8788 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
Purchase #2 | $75.67 | 9.818% | $83.0993 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
Purchase #3 | $64.70 | 9.356% | $70.7533 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
Purchase #4 | $22.81 | 4.690% | $23.8798 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
Purchase #5 | $39.83 | 6.829% | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #6 | $141.40 | 11.692% | $157.9325 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
Purchase #7 | $68.54 | 3.528% | $70.9581 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $483.65 | $525.0518 | $525.05 | $525.10 | $525.20 |