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 | $70.63 | 8.302% | $76.4937 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #2 | $192.28 | 12.862% | $217.0111 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
Purchase #3 | $216.90 | 10.819% | $240.3664 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
Purchase #4 | $78.65 | 11.319% | $87.5524 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
Purchase #5 | $237.96 | 4.375% | $248.3708 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
Purchase #6 | $18.52 | 6.455% | $19.7155 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
Purchase #7 | $235.53 | 6.591% | $251.0538 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.47 | $1,140.5637 | $1,140.56 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.70 |