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 | $70.37 | 7.363% | $75.5513 | $75.55 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
Purchase #2 | $238.75 | 3.354% | $246.7577 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
Purchase #3 | $51.50 | 7.271% | $55.2446 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
Purchase #4 | $70.87 | 12.237% | $79.5424 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
Purchase #5 | $231.78 | 8.375% | $251.1916 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
Purchase #6 | $162.53 | 4.678% | $170.1332 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
Purchase #7 | $146.69 | 7.611% | $157.8546 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.49 | $1,036.2754 | $1,036.26 | $1,036.30 | $1,036.30 |