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 | $68.37 | 3.104% | $70.4922 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.78 | 6.784% | $95.8707 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
Purchase #3 | $45.86 | 5.871% | $48.5524 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
Purchase #4 | $33.48 | 13.850% | $38.117 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
Purchase #5 | $136.96 | 4.227% | $142.7493 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #6 | $238.76 | 12.865% | $269.4765 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
Purchase #7 | $184.65 | 10.156% | $203.4031 | $203.40 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.86 | $868.6612 | $868.66 | $868.65 | $868.70 |