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 | $65.77 | 8.695% | $71.4887 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.48 | 7.190% | $174.1623 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
Purchase #3 | $226.39 | 6.560% | $241.2412 | $241.24 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
Purchase #4 | $40.49 | 7.263% | $43.4308 | $43.43 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
Purchase #5 | $133.81 | 5.514% | $141.1883 | $141.19 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #6 | $228.81 | 12.537% | $257.4959 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Purchase #7 | $152.47 | 12.384% | $171.3519 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.22 | $1,100.3591 | $1,100.36 | $1,100.40 | $1,100.40 |