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 | $231.95 | 8.841% | $252.4567 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #2 | $108.39 | 6.160% | $115.0668 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
Purchase #3 | $66.77 | 8.219% | $72.2578 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
Purchase #4 | $84.87 | 6.418% | $90.317 | $90.32 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #5 | $59.36 | 12.537% | $66.802 | $66.80 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
Purchase #6 | $96.50 | 9.767% | $105.9252 | $105.93 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
Purchase #7 | $48.68 | 3.505% | $50.3862 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $696.52 | $753.2117 | $753.23 | $753.20 | $753.30 |