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 | $68.70 | 5.508% | $72.484 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.74 | 11.426% | $45.395 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #3 | $212.66 | 7.316% | $228.2182 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
Purchase #4 | $120.83 | 11.671% | $134.9321 | $134.93 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
Purchase #5 | $51.99 | 12.177% | $58.3208 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #6 | $132.78 | 6.338% | $141.1956 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #7 | $11.82 | 13.448% | $13.4096 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $639.52 | $693.9553 | $693.96 | $693.95 | $693.90 |