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 | $70.65 | 5.441% | $74.4941 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.25 | 4.395% | $227.8421 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
Purchase #3 | $32.47 | 9.271% | $35.4803 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #4 | $205.28 | 8.788% | $223.32 | $223.32 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
Purchase #5 | $96.80 | 7.508% | $104.0677 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
Purchase #6 | $162.56 | 4.296% | $169.5436 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #7 | $236.72 | 7.238% | $253.8538 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.73 | $1,088.6016 | $1,088.59 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.60 |