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 | $28.50 | 3.340% | $29.4519 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.65 | 4.244% | $198.7412 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
Purchase #3 | $65.61 | 7.602% | $70.5977 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
Purchase #4 | $56.99 | 6.513% | $60.7018 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #5 | $227.73 | 11.436% | $253.7732 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
Purchase #6 | $31.99 | 13.722% | $36.3797 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 4.343% | $38.2313 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $638.11 | $687.8768 | $687.87 | $687.90 | $687.90 |