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 | $63.85 | 11.450% | $71.1608 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #2 | $24.94 | 6.155% | $26.4751 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #3 | $177.54 | 4.159% | $184.9239 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
Purchase #4 | $149.70 | 7.872% | $161.4844 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #5 | $60.80 | 12.271% | $68.2608 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
Purchase #6 | $249.54 | 13.236% | $282.5691 | $282.57 | $282.55 | $282.60 |
Purchase #7 | $249.90 | 10.313% | $275.6722 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.27 | $1,070.5463 | $1,070.54 | $1,070.50 | $1,070.70 |