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 | $72.48 | 5.584% | $76.5273 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.61 | 5.584% | $149.5175 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
Purchase #3 | $99.37 | 4.307% | $103.6499 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
Purchase #4 | $250.66 | 10.482% | $276.9342 | $276.93 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
Purchase #5 | $229.53 | 4.580% | $240.0425 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #6 | $128.74 | 5.665% | $136.0331 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
Purchase #7 | $92.77 | 13.207% | $105.0221 | $105.02 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.16 | $1,087.7266 | $1,087.72 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.50 |