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 | $67.27 | 7.185% | $72.1033 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
Purchase #2 | $38.98 | 8.187% | $42.1713 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $159.78 | 9.716% | $175.3042 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #4 | $183.64 | 9.126% | $200.399 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #5 | $74.71 | 4.284% | $77.9106 | $77.91 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
Purchase #6 | $240.67 | 6.670% | $256.7227 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #7 | $36.60 | 3.775% | $37.9817 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.65 | $862.5928 | $862.58 | $862.55 | $862.60 |