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 | $67.90 | 4.854% | $71.1959 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #2 | $214.44 | 9.779% | $235.4101 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #3 | $80.37 | 12.265% | $90.2274 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
Purchase #4 | $247.89 | 13.442% | $281.2114 | $281.21 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
Purchase #5 | $72.96 | 3.305% | $75.3713 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
Purchase #6 | $14.57 | 6.828% | $15.5648 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
Purchase #7 | $208.47 | 13.133% | $235.8484 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.60 | $1,004.8293 | $1,004.83 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.80 |