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 | $61.91 | 5.563% | $65.3541 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
Purchase #2 | $173.52 | 12.712% | $195.5779 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #3 | $14.75 | 4.724% | $15.4468 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
Purchase #4 | $132.72 | 12.695% | $149.5688 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
Purchase #5 | $236.46 | 9.224% | $258.2711 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
Purchase #6 | $104.75 | 3.391% | $108.3021 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #7 | $73.67 | 10.299% | $81.2573 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.78 | $873.7781 | $873.78 | $873.75 | $873.90 |