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 | $27.62 | 7.300% | $29.6363 | $29.64 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
Purchase #2 | $141.66 | 3.842% | $147.1026 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
Purchase #3 | $170.72 | 3.564% | $176.8045 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
Purchase #4 | $10.35 | 8.512% | $11.231 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
Purchase #5 | $44.42 | 7.449% | $47.7288 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
Purchase #6 | $33.71 | 7.331% | $36.1813 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
Purchase #7 | $219.48 | 13.330% | $248.7367 | $248.74 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.96 | $697.4212 | $697.42 | $697.50 | $697.30 |