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 | $65.32 | 10.247% | $72.0133 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #2 | $224.57 | 11.142% | $249.5916 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #3 | $43.39 | 5.365% | $45.7179 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #4 | $181.26 | 3.426% | $187.47 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #5 | $250.60 | 7.517% | $269.4376 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
Purchase #6 | $216.67 | 12.511% | $243.7776 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
Purchase #7 | $43.38 | 7.737% | $46.7363 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.19 | $1,114.7443 | $1,114.75 | $1,114.75 | $1,114.70 |