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 | $72.51 | 5.298% | $76.3516 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
Purchase #2 | $91.61 | 11.390% | $102.0444 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
Purchase #3 | $249.79 | 8.850% | $271.8964 | $271.90 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
Purchase #4 | $114.40 | 11.420% | $127.4645 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $208.44 | 13.780% | $237.163 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
Purchase #6 | $39.73 | 12.281% | $44.6092 | $44.61 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
Purchase #7 | $144.35 | 11.855% | $161.4627 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.83 | $1,020.9918 | $1,020.98 | $1,020.95 | $1,021.10 |