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 | $42.51 | 7.460% | $45.6812 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #2 | $48.29 | 12.283% | $54.2215 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #3 | $228.40 | 3.167% | $235.6334 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
Purchase #4 | $74.39 | 5.752% | $78.6689 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #5 | $54.71 | 5.500% | $57.7191 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
Purchase #6 | $47.54 | 12.690% | $53.5728 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
Purchase #7 | $194.40 | 3.695% | $201.5831 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $690.24 | $727.0800 | $727.07 | $727.05 | $727.10 |