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 | $56.54 | 3.275% | $58.3917 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $146.67 | 8.853% | $159.6547 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
Purchase #3 | $65.46 | 12.176% | $73.4304 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
Purchase #4 | $91.37 | 3.170% | $94.2664 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
Purchase #5 | $29.26 | 5.452% | $30.8553 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
Purchase #6 | $229.85 | 8.156% | $248.5966 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #7 | $29.73 | 3.478% | $30.764 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $648.88 | $695.9591 | $695.96 | $695.95 | $696.10 |