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 | $60.94 | 12.375% | $68.4813 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.34 | 4.584% | $114.3521 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
Purchase #3 | $94.32 | 13.533% | $107.0843 | $107.08 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
Purchase #4 | $245.29 | 6.615% | $261.5159 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #5 | $25.91 | 12.858% | $29.2415 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
Purchase #6 | $141.58 | 12.361% | $159.0807 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
Purchase #7 | $55.99 | 5.335% | $58.9771 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $733.37 | $798.7329 | $798.73 | $798.80 | $798.80 |