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 | $68.67 | 5.178% | $72.2257 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
Purchase #2 | $153.49 | 3.301% | $158.5567 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #3 | $30.91 | 11.638% | $34.5073 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #4 | $120.60 | 5.695% | $127.4682 | $127.47 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $212.29 | 7.205% | $227.5855 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
Purchase #6 | $50.74 | 3.619% | $52.5763 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #7 | $15.28 | 12.854% | $17.2441 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $651.98 | $690.1638 | $690.18 | $690.20 | $690.20 |