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 | $68.74 | 8.364% | $74.4894 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.37 | 5.685% | $149.4069 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #3 | $175.48 | 13.243% | $198.7188 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #4 | $182.60 | 8.821% | $198.7071 | $198.71 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #5 | $210.35 | 10.430% | $232.2895 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
Purchase #6 | $151.42 | 4.707% | $158.5473 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $115.66 | 7.733% | $124.604 | $124.60 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.62 | $1,136.7630 | $1,136.77 | $1,136.75 | $1,136.70 |