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 | $62.39 | 8.171% | $67.4879 | $67.49 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
Purchase #2 | $206.31 | 3.844% | $214.2406 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #3 | $21.76 | 13.193% | $24.6308 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
Purchase #4 | $178.35 | 4.190% | $185.8229 | $185.82 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #5 | $31.31 | 5.628% | $33.0721 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
Purchase #6 | $248.34 | 8.833% | $270.2759 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
Purchase #7 | $39.68 | 12.422% | $44.609 | $44.61 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.14 | $840.1392 | $840.14 | $840.15 | $840.10 |