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 | $68.73 | 3.756% | $71.3115 | $71.31 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
Purchase #2 | $36.93 | 9.714% | $40.5174 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #3 | $221.88 | 7.200% | $237.8554 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
Purchase #4 | $136.66 | 6.254% | $145.2067 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
Purchase #5 | $228.27 | 6.206% | $242.4364 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
Purchase #6 | $42.43 | 7.647% | $45.6746 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
Purchase #7 | $201.92 | 9.172% | $220.4401 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.82 | $1,003.4421 | $1,003.45 | $1,003.40 | $1,003.40 |