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 | $70.97 | 3.200% | $73.241 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
Purchase #2 | $31.52 | 7.357% | $33.8389 | $33.84 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
Purchase #3 | $77.25 | 12.330% | $86.7749 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
Purchase #4 | $27.96 | 13.451% | $31.7209 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
Purchase #5 | $127.99 | 11.314% | $142.4708 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #6 | $20.40 | 7.636% | $21.9577 | $21.96 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
Purchase #7 | $121.29 | 8.219% | $131.2588 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $477.38 | $521.2630 | $521.26 | $521.20 | $521.30 |