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 | $167.73 | 3.727% | $173.9813 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Purchase #2 | $208.69 | 6.495% | $222.2444 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
Purchase #3 | $39.36 | 13.835% | $44.8055 | $44.81 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
Purchase #4 | $18.68 | 10.664% | $20.672 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
Purchase #5 | $62.74 | 8.348% | $67.9775 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
Purchase #6 | $71.27 | 5.425% | $75.1364 | $75.14 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
Purchase #7 | $39.67 | 4.371% | $41.404 | $41.40 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $608.14 | $646.2211 | $646.22 | $646.25 | $646.20 |