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 | $68.51 | 5.414% | $72.2191 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
Purchase #2 | $17.59 | 4.412% | $18.3661 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $77.34 | 9.352% | $84.5728 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
Purchase #4 | $86.29 | 5.707% | $91.2146 | $91.21 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
Purchase #5 | $169.72 | 6.406% | $180.5923 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #6 | $76.50 | 12.711% | $86.2239 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #7 | $46.91 | 5.378% | $49.4328 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.86 | $582.6216 | $582.61 | $582.55 | $582.60 |