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 | $69.95 | 8.686% | $76.0259 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 5.114% | $261.2083 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
Purchase #3 | $60.36 | 7.222% | $64.7192 | $64.72 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
Purchase #4 | $193.54 | 10.388% | $213.6449 | $213.64 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
Purchase #5 | $156.64 | 7.776% | $168.8203 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
Purchase #6 | $52.72 | 8.768% | $57.3425 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
Purchase #7 | $18.38 | 9.525% | $20.1307 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.09 | $861.8918 | $861.89 | $861.90 | $861.70 |