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 | $51.40 | 13.662% | $58.4223 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $107.69 | 6.182% | $114.3474 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
Purchase #3 | $164.53 | 3.526% | $170.3313 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
Purchase #4 | $244.43 | 12.751% | $275.5973 | $275.60 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
Purchase #5 | $10.25 | 4.254% | $10.686 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
Purchase #6 | $33.52 | 6.165% | $35.5865 | $35.59 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
Purchase #7 | $22.75 | 3.230% | $23.4848 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $634.57 | $688.4556 | $688.46 | $688.50 | $688.40 |