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 | $65.36 | 7.865% | $70.5006 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.59 | 3.808% | $194.7334 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
Purchase #3 | $38.35 | 5.104% | $40.3074 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #4 | $73.91 | 12.383% | $83.0623 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
Purchase #5 | $137.71 | 12.738% | $155.2515 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
Purchase #6 | $199.55 | 5.184% | $209.8947 | $209.89 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.57 | 8.214% | $173.7592 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $863.04 | $927.5091 | $927.50 | $927.50 | $927.60 |