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 | $45.50 | 8.595% | $49.4107 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $113.57 | 4.478% | $118.6557 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
Purchase #3 | $130.28 | 11.786% | $145.6348 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
Purchase #4 | $98.86 | 4.871% | $103.6755 | $103.68 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
Purchase #5 | $87.42 | 5.804% | $92.4939 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #6 | $62.36 | 4.793% | $65.3489 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
Purchase #7 | $129.42 | 3.420% | $133.8462 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $667.41 | $709.0657 | $709.07 | $709.10 | $709.00 |