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 | $136.90 | 5.413% | $144.3104 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
Purchase #2 | $90.51 | 3.163% | $93.3728 | $93.37 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
Purchase #3 | $171.80 | 10.223% | $189.3631 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
Purchase #4 | $56.88 | 10.192% | $62.6772 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
Purchase #5 | $71.35 | 4.397% | $74.4873 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #6 | $85.86 | 7.440% | $92.248 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
Purchase #7 | $28.61 | 7.325% | $30.7057 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $641.91 | $687.1645 | $687.17 | $687.15 | $687.20 |