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 | $249.88 | 8.634% | $271.4546 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
Purchase #2 | $138.25 | 3.230% | $142.7155 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #3 | $65.60 | 8.395% | $71.1071 | $71.11 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #4 | $158.54 | 5.264% | $166.8855 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #5 | $12.41 | 12.354% | $13.9431 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
Purchase #6 | $35.83 | 13.664% | $40.7258 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
Purchase #7 | $68.45 | 13.588% | $77.751 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $728.96 | $784.5826 | $784.59 | $784.60 | $784.60 |