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 | $64.36 | 9.578% | $70.5244 | $70.52 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.30 | 4.499% | $120.4873 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.26 | 7.668% | $42.2705 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #4 | $165.73 | 8.267% | $179.4309 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
Purchase #5 | $95.48 | 5.588% | $100.8154 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.39 | 10.870% | $273.1726 | $273.17 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
Purchase #7 | $151.94 | 13.195% | $171.9885 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.46 | $958.6896 | $958.69 | $958.65 | $958.70 |