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 | $65.25 | 11.591% | $72.8131 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #2 | $175.40 | 9.569% | $192.184 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
Purchase #3 | $138.27 | 4.569% | $144.5876 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
Purchase #4 | $176.69 | 7.460% | $189.8711 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
Purchase #5 | $56.80 | 7.652% | $61.1463 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
Purchase #6 | $106.98 | 12.225% | $120.0583 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
Purchase #7 | $238.96 | 12.397% | $268.5839 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.35 | $1,049.2443 | $1,049.24 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.30 |