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 | $70.36 | 3.495% | $72.8191 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #2 | $183.93 | 4.761% | $192.6869 | $192.69 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
Purchase #3 | $8.36 | 12.388% | $9.3956 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
Purchase #4 | $188.35 | 4.785% | $197.3625 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
Purchase #5 | $173.47 | 12.694% | $195.4903 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #6 | $28.95 | 5.642% | $30.5834 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
Purchase #7 | $47.85 | 6.346% | $50.8866 | $50.89 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $701.27 | $749.2244 | $749.23 | $749.25 | $749.30 |