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 | $28.43 | 3.701% | $29.4822 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.95 | 10.507% | $28.6766 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #3 | $89.99 | 9.414% | $98.4617 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
Purchase #4 | $207.42 | 5.710% | $219.2637 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
Purchase #5 | $234.96 | 3.552% | $243.3058 | $243.31 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
Purchase #6 | $90.88 | 6.536% | $96.8199 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #7 | $49.38 | 8.511% | $53.5827 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.01 | $769.5926 | $769.59 | $769.60 | $769.70 |