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 | $35.41 | 7.103% | $37.9252 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
Purchase #2 | $74.75 | 4.528% | $78.1347 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.57 | 6.494% | $85.8022 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $39.96 | 8.472% | $43.3454 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $172.72 | 5.262% | $181.8085 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
Purchase #6 | $228.54 | 5.159% | $240.3304 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
Purchase #7 | $24.65 | 10.337% | $27.1981 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $656.60 | $694.5445 | $694.55 | $694.60 | $694.40 |