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 | $67.78 | 6.425% | $72.1349 | $72.13 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
Purchase #2 | $161.27 | 4.506% | $168.5368 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $245.80 | 6.846% | $262.6275 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
Purchase #4 | $26.43 | 11.663% | $29.5125 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #5 | $148.88 | 12.454% | $167.4215 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
Purchase #6 | $169.98 | 5.322% | $179.0263 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
Purchase #7 | $249.88 | 9.373% | $273.3013 | $273.30 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,070.02 | $1,152.5608 | $1,152.56 | $1,152.60 | $1,152.40 |