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 | $65.41 | 8.786% | $71.1569 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #2 | $13.65 | 4.592% | $14.2768 | $14.28 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
Purchase #3 | $36.82 | 12.210% | $41.3157 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
Purchase #4 | $174.28 | 6.475% | $185.5646 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #5 | $228.39 | 6.355% | $242.9042 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
Purchase #6 | $222.50 | 13.794% | $253.1917 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
Purchase #7 | $16.57 | 8.787% | $18.026 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $757.62 | $826.4359 | $826.44 | $826.45 | $826.50 |