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 | $51.94 | 8.363% | $56.2837 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #2 | $132.86 | 4.702% | $139.1071 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
Purchase #3 | $11.43 | 12.558% | $12.8654 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
Purchase #4 | $15.90 | 5.235% | $16.7324 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
Purchase #5 | $179.60 | 12.398% | $201.8668 | $201.87 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
Purchase #6 | $170.72 | 8.597% | $185.3968 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #7 | $82.46 | 9.345% | $90.1659 | $90.17 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $644.91 | $702.4181 | $702.43 | $702.40 | $702.50 |