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 | $68.26 | 6.196% | $72.4894 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.72 | 11.689% | $275.5591 | $275.56 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
Purchase #3 | $195.79 | 3.248% | $202.1493 | $202.15 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
Purchase #4 | $34.75 | 6.184% | $36.8989 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
Purchase #5 | $144.62 | 9.384% | $158.1911 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
Purchase #6 | $158.67 | 8.159% | $171.6159 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #7 | $155.51 | 11.600% | $173.5492 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.32 | $1,090.4529 | $1,090.46 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.40 |