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 | $67.59 | 6.610% | $72.0577 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #2 | $172.42 | 9.841% | $189.3879 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
Purchase #3 | $144.98 | 12.229% | $162.7096 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #4 | $47.58 | 3.761% | $49.3695 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #5 | $57.49 | 9.125% | $62.736 | $62.74 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
Purchase #6 | $117.94 | 5.110% | $123.9667 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
Purchase #7 | $30.88 | 13.350% | $35.0025 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $638.88 | $695.2299 | $695.24 | $695.20 | $695.30 |