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 | $95.56 | 5.473% | $100.79 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #2 | $34.87 | 10.388% | $38.4923 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $117.43 | 6.774% | $125.3847 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #4 | $220.98 | 10.126% | $243.3564 | $243.36 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
Purchase #5 | $62.33 | 7.680% | $67.1169 | $67.12 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
Purchase #6 | $34.79 | 13.182% | $39.376 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #7 | $135.70 | 12.498% | $152.6598 | $152.66 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $701.66 | $767.1761 | $767.18 | $767.20 | $767.30 |