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 | $37.65 | 5.310% | $39.6492 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
Purchase #2 | $24.83 | 11.747% | $27.7468 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
Purchase #3 | $23.61 | 6.316% | $25.1012 | $25.10 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
Purchase #4 | $48.77 | 10.600% | $53.9396 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.75 | 9.376% | $269.8853 | $269.89 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
Purchase #6 | $165.63 | 13.422% | $187.8609 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
Purchase #7 | $103.27 | 7.134% | $110.6373 | $110.64 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.51 | $714.8203 | $714.83 | $714.85 | $714.70 |