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 | $68.60 | 5.738% | $72.5363 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.34 | 6.668% | $14.2295 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
Purchase #3 | $31.50 | 9.620% | $34.5303 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
Purchase #4 | $7.94 | 5.509% | $8.3774 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
Purchase #5 | $34.52 | 4.757% | $36.1621 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
Purchase #6 | $185.99 | 12.654% | $209.5252 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
Purchase #7 | $45.59 | 12.773% | $51.4132 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $387.48 | $426.7740 | $426.78 | $426.85 | $426.70 |