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 | $63.94 | 12.684% | $72.0501 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #2 | $100.60 | 7.635% | $108.2808 | $108.28 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #3 | $73.83 | 3.600% | $76.4879 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #4 | $69.77 | 11.151% | $77.5501 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
Purchase #5 | $18.50 | 11.392% | $20.6075 | $20.61 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #6 | $166.63 | 7.404% | $178.9673 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
Purchase #7 | $46.95 | 3.434% | $48.5623 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $540.22 | $582.5060 | $582.51 | $582.50 | $582.70 |