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 | $67.72 | 8.688% | $73.6035 | $73.60 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
Purchase #2 | $151.91 | 9.523% | $166.3764 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #3 | $98.80 | 13.640% | $112.2763 | $112.28 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
Purchase #4 | $242.70 | 11.828% | $271.4066 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
Purchase #5 | $32.41 | 10.466% | $35.802 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #6 | $130.98 | 6.305% | $139.2383 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #7 | $178.28 | 5.870% | $188.745 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.80 | $987.4481 | $987.46 | $987.50 | $987.40 |