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 | $21.59 | 7.171% | $23.1382 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
Purchase #2 | $24.72 | 13.473% | $28.0505 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
Purchase #3 | $230.36 | 4.394% | $240.482 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #4 | $38.28 | 5.618% | $40.4306 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $161.51 | 3.530% | $167.2113 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #6 | $140.53 | 3.495% | $145.4415 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
Purchase #7 | $69.97 | 12.474% | $78.6981 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.96 | $723.4522 | $723.45 | $723.50 | $723.40 |