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 | $28.54 | 3.326% | $29.4892 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.40 | 10.677% | $145.4296 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
Purchase #3 | $139.27 | 3.678% | $144.3924 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #4 | $46.95 | 11.111% | $52.1666 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
Purchase #5 | $217.53 | 11.492% | $242.5285 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
Purchase #6 | $56.79 | 5.630% | $59.9873 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Purchase #7 | $21.76 | 11.435% | $24.2483 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $642.24 | $698.2419 | $698.25 | $698.30 | $698.20 |