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 | $22.58 | 5.714% | $23.8702 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
Purchase #2 | $70.28 | 3.188% | $72.5205 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #3 | $6.61 | 10.440% | $7.3001 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Purchase #4 | $202.31 | 9.487% | $221.5031 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
Purchase #5 | $64.89 | 8.356% | $70.3122 | $70.31 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
Purchase #6 | $116.72 | 3.556% | $120.8706 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
Purchase #7 | $185.79 | 12.424% | $208.8725 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $669.18 | $725.2492 | $725.24 | $725.15 | $725.30 |