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 | $65.43 | 10.871% | $72.5429 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.71 | 10.437% | $84.7162 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #3 | $156.65 | 13.144% | $177.2401 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
Purchase #4 | $218.50 | 3.102% | $225.2779 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #5 | $125.51 | 3.800% | $130.2794 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
Purchase #6 | $30.95 | 12.611% | $34.8531 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 10.593% | $245.1847 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.45 | $970.0943 | $970.09 | $970.15 | $970.10 |