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 | $57.50 | 3.326% | $59.4125 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #2 | $201.44 | 12.428% | $226.475 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
Purchase #3 | $31.60 | 10.201% | $34.8235 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #4 | $219.71 | 6.656% | $234.3339 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
Purchase #5 | $88.61 | 6.799% | $94.6346 | $94.63 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
Purchase #6 | $78.94 | 5.178% | $83.0275 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
Purchase #7 | $50.38 | 5.786% | $53.295 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $728.18 | $786.0020 | $786.00 | $786.05 | $785.90 |