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 | $68.68 | 3.609% | $71.1587 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #2 | $220.27 | 6.627% | $234.8673 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
Purchase #3 | $229.30 | 5.608% | $242.1591 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
Purchase #4 | $244.82 | 13.830% | $278.6786 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
Purchase #5 | $185.65 | 7.706% | $199.9562 | $199.96 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
Purchase #6 | $226.50 | 13.221% | $256.4456 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $67.93 | 3.413% | $70.2485 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,243.15 | $1,353.5140 | $1,353.53 | $1,353.50 | $1,353.60 |