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 | $66.99 | 8.542% | $72.7123 | $72.71 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #2 | $141.64 | 11.689% | $158.1963 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
Purchase #3 | $160.58 | 8.680% | $174.5183 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.88 | 6.756% | $161.0735 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
Purchase #5 | $115.77 | 3.718% | $120.0743 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
Purchase #6 | $152.72 | 11.630% | $170.4813 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #7 | $120.38 | 4.173% | $125.4035 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.96 | $982.4595 | $982.45 | $982.40 | $982.50 |