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 | $109.59 | 13.600% | $124.4942 | $124.49 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.25 | 7.105% | $74.1702 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
Purchase #3 | $169.30 | 4.469% | $176.866 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
Purchase #4 | $19.49 | 10.342% | $21.5057 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #5 | $17.36 | 8.317% | $18.8038 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #6 | $64.50 | 11.618% | $71.9936 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #7 | $112.78 | 11.513% | $125.7644 | $125.76 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $562.27 | $613.5979 | $613.59 | $613.55 | $613.70 |