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 | $78.47 | 6.360% | $83.4607 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.77 | 4.107% | $252.7406 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
Purchase #3 | $103.54 | 3.283% | $106.9392 | $106.94 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
Purchase #4 | $6.62 | 10.790% | $7.3343 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
Purchase #5 | $43.88 | 3.778% | $45.5378 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #6 | $182.30 | 7.251% | $195.5186 | $195.52 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #7 | $8.95 | 8.156% | $9.68 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $666.53 | $701.2112 | $701.21 | $701.25 | $701.10 |