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 | $77.78 | 12.311% | $87.3555 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
Purchase #2 | $11.39 | 7.591% | $12.2546 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
Purchase #3 | $171.74 | 4.181% | $178.9204 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
Purchase #4 | $66.32 | 8.613% | $72.0321 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
Purchase #5 | $37.78 | 12.289% | $42.4228 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #6 | $47.95 | 10.236% | $52.8582 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
Purchase #7 | $176.40 | 5.866% | $186.7476 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.36 | $632.5912 | $632.59 | $632.55 | $632.60 |