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 | $65.98 | 9.499% | $72.2474 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
Purchase #2 | $116.30 | 9.293% | $127.1078 | $127.11 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
Purchase #3 | $200.36 | 5.794% | $211.9689 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
Purchase #4 | $54.34 | 8.624% | $59.0263 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
Purchase #5 | $38.62 | 7.749% | $41.6127 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
Purchase #6 | $147.52 | 12.790% | $166.3878 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #7 | $165.34 | 9.552% | $181.1333 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.46 | $859.4842 | $859.49 | $859.50 | $859.40 |