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 | $62.94 | 13.237% | $71.2714 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
Purchase #2 | $148.42 | 12.334% | $166.7261 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
Purchase #3 | $150.45 | 10.475% | $166.2096 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
Purchase #4 | $158.41 | 8.433% | $171.7687 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
Purchase #5 | $176.99 | 10.814% | $196.1297 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
Purchase #6 | $24.63 | 4.735% | $25.7962 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #7 | $136.26 | 6.657% | $145.3308 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $858.10 | $943.2325 | $943.24 | $943.25 | $943.20 |