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 | $62.48 | 12.668% | $70.395 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
Purchase #2 | $33.28 | 3.310% | $34.3816 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #3 | $160.90 | 6.730% | $171.7286 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
Purchase #4 | $34.92 | 10.214% | $38.4867 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #5 | $206.50 | 7.859% | $222.7288 | $222.73 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #6 | $188.29 | 6.340% | $200.2276 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
Purchase #7 | $227.74 | 9.280% | $248.8743 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.11 | $986.8226 | $986.83 | $986.90 | $986.80 |