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 | $64.75 | 11.838% | $72.4151 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.80 | 11.798% | $97.0407 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
Purchase #3 | $47.82 | 5.646% | $50.5199 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #4 | $143.51 | 4.653% | $150.1875 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #5 | $58.40 | 6.401% | $62.1382 | $62.14 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
Purchase #6 | $249.86 | 11.829% | $279.4159 | $279.42 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
Purchase #7 | $137.96 | 5.329% | $145.3119 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.10 | $857.0292 | $857.04 | $857.00 | $856.90 |