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 | $64.40 | 10.482% | $71.1504 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #2 | $242.68 | 9.351% | $265.373 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
Purchase #3 | $35.82 | 12.786% | $40.3999 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #4 | $116.36 | 13.120% | $131.6264 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
Purchase #5 | $66.33 | 11.387% | $73.883 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
Purchase #6 | $93.41 | 6.828% | $99.788 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
Purchase #7 | $160.60 | 8.447% | $174.1659 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.60 | $856.3866 | $856.39 | $856.40 | $856.50 |