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 | $62.61 | 8.369% | $67.8498 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
Purchase #2 | $83.78 | 12.502% | $94.2542 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
Purchase #3 | $34.92 | 13.165% | $39.5172 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #4 | $246.89 | 13.504% | $280.23 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
Purchase #5 | $88.63 | 13.748% | $100.8149 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $186.52 | 9.738% | $204.6833 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
Purchase #7 | $245.66 | 3.180% | $253.472 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.01 | $1,040.8214 | $1,040.81 | $1,040.80 | $1,040.80 |