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 | $69.37 | 4.507% | $72.4965 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.82 | 10.136% | $156.1949 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #3 | $150.77 | 6.258% | $160.2052 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #4 | $139.60 | 7.855% | $150.5656 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #5 | $168.44 | 9.385% | $184.2481 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
Purchase #6 | $128.95 | 12.112% | $144.5684 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
Purchase #7 | $61.94 | 10.595% | $68.5025 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $860.89 | $936.7812 | $936.79 | $936.75 | $936.80 |