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 | $131.91 | 10.245% | $145.4242 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.93 | 12.141% | $44.7779 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
Purchase #3 | $76.81 | 12.837% | $86.6701 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
Purchase #4 | $40.29 | 7.352% | $43.2521 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $164.80 | 4.787% | $172.689 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #6 | $33.96 | 11.510% | $37.8688 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #7 | $149.32 | 6.662% | $159.2677 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $637.02 | $689.9498 | $689.95 | $689.90 | $690.10 |