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 | $68.95 | 3.686% | $71.4915 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.84 | 11.230% | $158.8809 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #3 | $157.36 | 13.485% | $178.58 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #4 | $95.79 | 6.781% | $102.2855 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
Purchase #5 | $242.67 | 13.848% | $276.2749 | $276.27 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
Purchase #6 | $145.71 | 8.845% | $158.598 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $145.46 | 13.599% | $165.2411 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.78 | $1,111.3519 | $1,111.35 | $1,111.40 | $1,111.40 |