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 | $210.72 | 4.640% | $220.4974 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $67.45 | 3.585% | $69.8681 | $69.87 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
Purchase #3 | $106.51 | 10.275% | $117.4539 | $117.45 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
Purchase #4 | $35.41 | 3.656% | $36.7046 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #5 | $127.71 | 5.365% | $134.5616 | $134.56 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
Purchase #6 | $42.73 | 7.131% | $45.7771 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #7 | $92.76 | 12.146% | $104.0266 | $104.03 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $683.29 | $728.8893 | $728.89 | $728.90 | $729.00 |