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 | $81.72 | 6.698% | $87.1936 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #2 | $67.69 | 3.585% | $70.1167 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
Purchase #3 | $211.30 | 12.489% | $237.6893 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #4 | $11.61 | 6.642% | $12.3811 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #5 | $73.81 | 6.581% | $78.6674 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #6 | $152.43 | 5.344% | $160.5759 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #7 | $44.33 | 12.775% | $49.9932 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $642.89 | $696.6172 | $696.62 | $696.65 | $696.70 |