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 | $70.88 | 3.520% | $73.375 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.85 | 5.553% | $46.285 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #3 | $35.77 | 7.498% | $38.452 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #4 | $90.81 | 7.347% | $97.4818 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #5 | $131.78 | 5.662% | $139.2414 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #6 | $234.82 | 11.650% | $262.1765 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #7 | $50.57 | 13.187% | $57.2387 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $658.48 | $714.2504 | $714.26 | $714.35 | $714.30 |