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 | $53.82 | 8.179% | $58.2219 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $167.51 | 11.635% | $186.9998 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Purchase #3 | $16.89 | 4.271% | $17.6114 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #4 | $64.97 | 6.591% | $69.2522 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
Purchase #5 | $92.40 | 4.171% | $96.254 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
Purchase #6 | $26.79 | 3.125% | $27.6272 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
Purchase #7 | $217.72 | 12.608% | $245.1701 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $640.10 | $701.1366 | $701.13 | $701.10 | $701.20 |