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 | $65.69 | 10.552% | $72.6216 | $72.62 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
Purchase #2 | $230.93 | 12.356% | $259.4637 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.43 | 6.292% | $140.7625 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
Purchase #4 | $134.59 | 3.815% | $139.7246 | $139.72 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
Purchase #5 | $209.68 | 5.798% | $221.8372 | $221.84 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
Purchase #6 | $19.46 | 5.151% | $20.4624 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #7 | $175.65 | 11.398% | $195.6706 | $195.67 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.43 | $1,050.5426 | $1,050.53 | $1,050.45 | $1,050.60 |