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 | $66.25 | 9.855% | $72.7789 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #2 | $154.83 | 11.402% | $172.4837 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #3 | $116.47 | 3.807% | $120.904 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #4 | $148.57 | 11.448% | $165.5783 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
Purchase #5 | $21.63 | 11.213% | $24.0554 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
Purchase #6 | $219.80 | 8.532% | $238.5533 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
Purchase #7 | $143.35 | 6.320% | $152.4097 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $870.90 | $946.7633 | $946.76 | $946.80 | $946.90 |