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 | $158.99 | 8.527% | $172.5471 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $144.51 | 11.290% | $160.8252 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
Purchase #3 | $69.56 | 11.390% | $77.4829 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #4 | $107.28 | 4.716% | $112.3393 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
Purchase #5 | $31.35 | 12.496% | $35.2675 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
Purchase #6 | $78.65 | 10.153% | $86.6353 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
Purchase #7 | $99.48 | 4.687% | $104.1426 | $104.14 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $689.82 | $749.2399 | $749.25 | $749.30 | $749.10 |