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 | $31.99 | 7.124% | $34.269 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
Purchase #2 | $24.63 | 7.137% | $26.3878 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
Purchase #3 | $70.77 | 10.272% | $78.0395 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #4 | $6.37 | 12.746% | $7.1819 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
Purchase #5 | $71.26 | 6.309% | $75.7558 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
Purchase #6 | $226.95 | 8.743% | $246.7922 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
Purchase #7 | $175.92 | 3.549% | $182.1634 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $607.89 | $650.5896 | $650.59 | $650.60 | $650.70 |