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 | $201.50 | 5.825% | $213.2374 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
Purchase #2 | $148.55 | 11.392% | $165.4728 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #3 | $117.73 | 5.258% | $123.9202 | $123.92 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
Purchase #4 | $106.46 | 6.739% | $113.6343 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
Purchase #5 | $86.49 | 3.848% | $89.8181 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #6 | $45.46 | 11.417% | $50.6502 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
Purchase #7 | $7.63 | 13.605% | $8.6681 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.82 | $765.4011 | $765.40 | $765.35 | $765.40 |