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 | $72.29 | 3.807% | $75.0421 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
Purchase #2 | $144.93 | 9.185% | $158.2418 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #3 | $175.81 | 3.862% | $182.5998 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
Purchase #4 | $235.32 | 7.215% | $252.2983 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
Purchase #5 | $127.81 | 4.437% | $133.4809 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #6 | $31.78 | 12.585% | $35.7795 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #7 | $131.38 | 9.774% | $144.2211 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.32 | $981.6635 | $981.66 | $981.70 | $981.60 |