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 | $66.78 | 5.407% | $70.3908 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.69 | 4.873% | $104.5479 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
Purchase #3 | $15.64 | 7.496% | $16.8124 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #4 | $28.43 | 8.532% | $30.8556 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
Purchase #5 | $89.99 | 11.255% | $100.1184 | $100.12 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
Purchase #6 | $204.90 | 6.187% | $217.5772 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #7 | $248.42 | 12.407% | $279.2415 | $279.24 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $753.85 | $819.5438 | $819.55 | $819.55 | $819.50 |