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 | $53.73 | 8.362% | $58.2229 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $129.30 | 11.455% | $144.1113 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
Purchase #3 | $55.92 | 10.255% | $61.6546 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
Purchase #4 | $240.57 | 12.579% | $270.8313 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
Purchase #5 | $162.89 | 7.377% | $174.9064 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #6 | $200.74 | 8.488% | $217.7788 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
Purchase #7 | $41.72 | 7.711% | $44.937 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.87 | $972.4423 | $972.44 | $972.45 | $972.40 |