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 | $71.59 | 6.835% | $76.4832 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #2 | $229.58 | 3.682% | $238.0331 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
Purchase #3 | $218.52 | 3.182% | $225.4733 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
Purchase #4 | $37.85 | 9.850% | $41.5782 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
Purchase #5 | $186.76 | 7.494% | $200.7558 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $111.50 | 13.648% | $126.7175 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
Purchase #7 | $142.89 | 13.156% | $161.6886 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.69 | $1,070.7297 | $1,070.73 | $1,070.75 | $1,070.80 |