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 | $60.38 | 8.275% | $65.3764 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #2 | $143.47 | 13.390% | $162.6806 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #3 | $206.63 | 9.463% | $226.1834 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
Purchase #4 | $54.42 | 11.246% | $60.5401 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
Purchase #5 | $108.78 | 11.440% | $121.2244 | $121.22 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
Purchase #6 | $19.86 | 13.237% | $22.4889 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #7 | $191.99 | 4.578% | $200.7793 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.53 | $859.2731 | $859.27 | $859.35 | $859.30 |