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 | $68.57 | 5.724% | $72.4949 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.30 | 11.804% | $85.3065 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #3 | $23.29 | 6.560% | $24.8178 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
Purchase #4 | $134.61 | 6.473% | $143.3233 | $143.32 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #5 | $230.43 | 4.850% | $241.6059 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
Purchase #6 | $154.55 | 4.789% | $161.9514 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
Purchase #7 | $139.82 | 12.831% | $157.7603 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $827.57 | $887.2601 | $887.26 | $887.20 | $887.30 |