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 | $67.45 | 10.467% | $74.51 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.31 | 8.233% | $62.0283 | $62.03 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
Purchase #3 | $125.47 | 3.315% | $129.6293 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
Purchase #4 | $222.61 | 13.554% | $252.7826 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
Purchase #5 | $181.28 | 5.461% | $191.1797 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
Purchase #6 | $65.38 | 11.195% | $72.6993 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #7 | $82.45 | 4.212% | $85.9228 | $85.92 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.95 | $868.7520 | $868.75 | $868.80 | $868.70 |