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 | $69.78 | 3.460% | $72.1944 | $72.19 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
Purchase #2 | $37.87 | 12.852% | $42.7371 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
Purchase #3 | $19.38 | 8.293% | $20.9872 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #4 | $38.87 | 12.749% | $43.8255 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
Purchase #5 | $82.53 | 12.263% | $92.6507 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
Purchase #6 | $241.98 | 3.395% | $250.1952 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #7 | $94.37 | 6.586% | $100.5852 | $100.59 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $584.78 | $623.1753 | $623.19 | $623.25 | $623.20 |