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 | $48.29 | 8.490% | $52.3898 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $35.81 | 7.711% | $38.5713 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #3 | $53.51 | 7.560% | $57.5554 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
Purchase #4 | $187.53 | 6.577% | $199.8638 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
Purchase #5 | $81.48 | 10.725% | $90.2187 | $90.22 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #6 | $245.80 | 12.760% | $277.1641 | $277.16 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
Purchase #7 | $10.27 | 4.832% | $10.7662 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $662.69 | $726.5293 | $726.53 | $726.45 | $726.70 |