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 | $64.89 | 11.749% | $72.5139 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $173.25 | 3.218% | $178.8252 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #3 | $16.62 | 10.350% | $18.3402 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #4 | $129.85 | 8.726% | $141.1807 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #5 | $216.49 | 4.160% | $225.496 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
Purchase #6 | $35.78 | 10.596% | $39.5712 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #7 | $55.59 | 8.740% | $60.4486 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $692.47 | $736.3758 | $736.38 | $736.40 | $736.30 |