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 | $64.73 | 11.393% | $72.1047 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
Purchase #2 | $50.27 | 6.110% | $53.3415 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
Purchase #3 | $24.73 | 7.186% | $26.5071 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #4 | $81.76 | 3.599% | $84.7025 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #5 | $23.38 | 8.421% | $25.3488 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
Purchase #6 | $242.55 | 12.273% | $272.3182 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
Purchase #7 | $155.44 | 13.295% | $176.1057 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $642.86 | $710.4285 | $710.43 | $710.40 | $710.30 |