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 | $71.86 | 3.498% | $74.3737 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
Purchase #2 | $196.94 | 11.426% | $219.4424 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
Purchase #3 | $49.48 | 6.866% | $52.8773 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #4 | $8.33 | 6.811% | $8.8974 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
Purchase #5 | $16.63 | 8.320% | $18.0136 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #6 | $180.48 | 9.104% | $196.9109 | $196.91 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #7 | $17.53 | 6.500% | $18.6695 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $541.25 | $589.1848 | $589.18 | $589.15 | $589.20 |