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 | $67.32 | 7.676% | $72.4875 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.25 | 6.668% | $146.4018 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
Purchase #3 | $5.98 | 12.476% | $6.7261 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
Purchase #4 | $209.51 | 9.409% | $229.2228 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
Purchase #5 | $54.67 | 11.841% | $61.1435 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
Purchase #6 | $238.89 | 11.815% | $267.1149 | $267.11 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
Purchase #7 | $229.75 | 13.815% | $261.49 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.37 | $1,044.5866 | $1,044.58 | $1,044.60 | $1,044.50 |