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 | $53.55 | 12.625% | $60.3107 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
Purchase #2 | $225.87 | 6.512% | $240.5787 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #3 | $11.51 | 5.863% | $12.1848 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
Purchase #4 | $172.75 | 10.201% | $190.3722 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
Purchase #5 | $163.81 | 5.428% | $172.7016 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #6 | $72.79 | 8.207% | $78.7639 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #7 | $27.63 | 13.143% | $31.2614 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.91 | $786.1733 | $786.16 | $786.15 | $786.30 |