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 | $47.25 | 9.731% | $51.8479 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
Purchase #2 | $28.72 | 8.666% | $31.2089 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
Purchase #3 | $89.48 | 5.522% | $94.4211 | $94.42 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #4 | $151.41 | 5.830% | $160.2372 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
Purchase #5 | $137.49 | 3.824% | $142.7476 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #6 | $65.49 | 9.677% | $71.8275 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
Purchase #7 | $153.73 | 13.334% | $174.2284 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $673.57 | $726.5186 | $726.53 | $726.55 | $726.30 |