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 | $230.65 | 8.691% | $250.6958 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #2 | $100.63 | 6.618% | $107.2897 | $107.29 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
Purchase #3 | $41.65 | 4.758% | $43.6317 | $43.63 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
Purchase #4 | $27.47 | 4.377% | $28.6724 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
Purchase #5 | $84.95 | 7.443% | $91.2728 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
Purchase #6 | $78.95 | 7.351% | $84.7536 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
Purchase #7 | $120.59 | 9.850% | $132.4681 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.89 | $738.7841 | $738.78 | $738.75 | $738.90 |