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 | $71.60 | 13.786% | $81.4708 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.51 | 10.418% | $161.7734 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
Purchase #3 | $109.62 | 4.706% | $114.7787 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
Purchase #4 | $65.47 | 7.321% | $70.2631 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #5 | $146.80 | 5.841% | $155.3746 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.43 | 6.830% | $253.6465 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
Purchase #7 | $167.97 | 3.852% | $174.4402 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.40 | $1,011.7473 | $1,011.74 | $1,011.70 | $1,011.80 |