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 | $69.55 | 3.534% | $72.0079 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #2 | $74.60 | 7.858% | $80.4621 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #3 | $85.28 | 5.619% | $90.0719 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
Purchase #4 | $190.75 | 7.840% | $205.7048 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #5 | $168.92 | 8.608% | $183.4606 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
Purchase #6 | $231.47 | 8.400% | $250.9135 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #7 | $188.27 | 7.799% | $202.9532 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.84 | $1,085.5740 | $1,085.56 | $1,085.50 | $1,085.70 |