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 | $31.98 | 3.352% | $33.052 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
Purchase #2 | $59.96 | 3.714% | $62.1869 | $62.19 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
Purchase #3 | $69.37 | 7.312% | $74.4423 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
Purchase #4 | $13.27 | 5.444% | $13.9924 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
Purchase #5 | $142.60 | 7.394% | $153.1438 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
Purchase #6 | $124.81 | 5.794% | $132.0415 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
Purchase #7 | $244.41 | 6.293% | $259.7907 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.40 | $728.6496 | $728.64 | $728.70 | $728.60 |