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 | $35.76 | 3.509% | $37.0148 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #2 | $84.47 | 6.161% | $89.6742 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #3 | $53.68 | 6.775% | $57.3168 | $57.32 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #4 | $216.74 | 11.412% | $241.4744 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
Purchase #5 | $101.42 | 10.576% | $112.1462 | $112.15 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
Purchase #6 | $53.61 | 5.790% | $56.714 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
Purchase #7 | $104.88 | 10.467% | $115.8578 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.56 | $710.1982 | $710.19 | $710.10 | $710.20 |