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 | $68.28 | 8.143% | $73.84 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
Purchase #2 | $120.61 | 6.513% | $128.4653 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #3 | $54.75 | 8.144% | $59.2088 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #4 | $185.85 | 7.779% | $200.3073 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #5 | $36.30 | 6.621% | $38.7034 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #6 | $186.53 | 6.335% | $198.3467 | $198.35 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
Purchase #7 | $160.70 | 10.440% | $177.4771 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.02 | $876.3486 | $876.36 | $876.35 | $876.30 |