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 | $64.84 | 8.279% | $70.2081 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
Purchase #2 | $40.39 | 4.587% | $42.2427 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $21.88 | 6.568% | $23.3171 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
Purchase #4 | $70.73 | 9.393% | $77.3737 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
Purchase #5 | $114.37 | 12.754% | $128.9567 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
Purchase #6 | $63.57 | 6.474% | $67.6855 | $67.69 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
Purchase #7 | $126.57 | 5.627% | $133.6921 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $502.35 | $543.4759 | $543.48 | $543.45 | $543.50 |