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 | $130.61 | 10.256% | $144.0054 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #2 | $44.75 | 10.839% | $49.6005 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #3 | $164.61 | 10.186% | $181.3772 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
Purchase #4 | $33.38 | 12.520% | $37.5592 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
Purchase #5 | $27.52 | 8.163% | $29.7665 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
Purchase #6 | $29.72 | 5.308% | $31.2975 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #7 | $216.35 | 13.785% | $246.1738 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $646.94 | $719.7801 | $719.79 | $719.75 | $719.90 |