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 | $65.87 | 10.625% | $72.8687 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
Purchase #2 | $221.39 | 6.743% | $236.3183 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
Purchase #3 | $153.66 | 13.613% | $174.5777 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
Purchase #4 | $192.53 | 13.591% | $218.6968 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
Purchase #5 | $48.91 | 3.240% | $50.4947 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #6 | $28.96 | 8.393% | $31.3906 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
Purchase #7 | $167.40 | 10.664% | $185.2515 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.72 | $969.5983 | $969.60 | $969.60 | $969.70 |