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 | $44.65 | 3.200% | $46.0788 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
Purchase #2 | $158.84 | 9.148% | $173.3707 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $56.50 | 3.350% | $58.3928 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #4 | $102.70 | 5.652% | $108.5046 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
Purchase #5 | $98.31 | 12.430% | $110.5299 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
Purchase #6 | $158.34 | 11.152% | $175.9981 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
Purchase #7 | $60.69 | 4.382% | $63.3494 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $680.03 | $736.2243 | $736.22 | $736.25 | $736.20 |