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 | $66.62 | 10.120% | $73.3619 | $73.36 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
Purchase #2 | $162.84 | 5.468% | $171.7441 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
Purchase #3 | $169.89 | 12.360% | $190.8884 | $190.89 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
Purchase #4 | $244.75 | 4.204% | $255.0393 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #5 | $42.33 | 10.353% | $46.7124 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
Purchase #6 | $247.66 | 9.855% | $272.0669 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
Purchase #7 | $65.91 | 6.663% | $70.3016 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.00 | $1,080.1146 | $1,080.11 | $1,080.10 | $1,080.10 |