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 | $72.96 | 4.537% | $76.2702 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
Purchase #2 | $55.78 | 6.589% | $59.4553 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #3 | $186.75 | 7.265% | $200.3174 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $228.28 | 11.254% | $253.9706 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
Purchase #5 | $144.48 | 6.449% | $153.7975 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
Purchase #6 | $90.70 | 9.220% | $99.0625 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
Purchase #7 | $172.75 | 12.161% | $193.7581 | $193.76 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.70 | $1,036.6316 | $1,036.64 | $1,036.55 | $1,036.80 |