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 | $71.35 | 5.464% | $75.2486 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
Purchase #2 | $139.67 | 3.484% | $144.5361 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $151.53 | 4.610% | $158.5155 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #4 | $245.72 | 12.172% | $275.629 | $275.63 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
Purchase #5 | $27.86 | 13.637% | $31.6593 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
Purchase #6 | $224.76 | 4.724% | $235.3777 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #7 | $144.25 | 3.771% | $149.6897 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.14 | $1,070.6559 | $1,070.67 | $1,070.70 | $1,070.60 |