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 | $53.37 | 3.785% | $55.3901 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $105.67 | 13.337% | $119.7632 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
Purchase #3 | $165.70 | 3.218% | $171.0322 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #4 | $233.40 | 9.423% | $255.3933 | $255.39 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #5 | $21.67 | 11.723% | $24.2104 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
Purchase #6 | $46.37 | 5.255% | $48.8067 | $48.81 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
Purchase #7 | $59.37 | 5.520% | $62.6472 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $685.55 | $737.2431 | $737.24 | $737.25 | $737.20 |