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 | $26.87 | 9.533% | $29.4315 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.31 | 13.701% | $142.4787 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $224.84 | 11.323% | $250.2986 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $32.51 | 7.333% | $34.894 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
Purchase #5 | $37.72 | 12.472% | $42.4244 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #6 | $39.91 | 8.409% | $43.266 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #7 | $158.72 | 9.864% | $174.3761 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $645.88 | $717.1693 | $717.17 | $717.20 | $717.20 |