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 | $129.75 | 7.271% | $139.1841 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
Purchase #2 | $30.67 | 5.443% | $32.3394 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
Purchase #3 | $31.38 | 13.750% | $35.6948 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
Purchase #4 | $216.47 | 8.773% | $235.4609 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #5 | $37.81 | 7.803% | $40.7603 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #6 | $215.54 | 7.860% | $232.4814 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #7 | $17.58 | 5.348% | $18.5202 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $679.20 | $734.4411 | $734.43 | $734.45 | $734.50 |