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 | $53.72 | 6.396% | $57.1559 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
Purchase #2 | $147.95 | 13.117% | $167.3566 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
Purchase #3 | $72.34 | 12.530% | $81.4042 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #4 | $178.40 | 12.752% | $201.1496 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
Purchase #5 | $60.86 | 10.691% | $67.3665 | $67.37 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
Purchase #6 | $139.54 | 12.126% | $156.4606 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $108.30 | 10.778% | $119.9726 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.11 | $850.8660 | $850.87 | $850.80 | $851.00 |