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 | $73.91 | 3.669% | $76.6218 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #2 | $161.63 | 8.437% | $175.2667 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
Purchase #3 | $120.35 | 8.394% | $130.4522 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
Purchase #4 | $179.70 | 7.694% | $193.5261 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
Purchase #5 | $147.75 | 13.856% | $168.2222 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #6 | $129.93 | 6.336% | $138.1624 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
Purchase #7 | $124.95 | 4.264% | $130.2779 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.22 | $1,012.5293 | $1,012.53 | $1,012.50 | $1,012.60 |