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 | $72.33 | 5.121% | $76.034 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
Purchase #2 | $92.59 | 8.180% | $100.1639 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #3 | $141.59 | 12.831% | $159.7574 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #4 | $89.84 | 10.314% | $99.1061 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
Purchase #5 | $208.47 | 10.189% | $229.711 | $229.71 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
Purchase #6 | $175.31 | 4.472% | $183.1499 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
Purchase #7 | $206.71 | 9.748% | $226.8601 | $226.86 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.84 | $1,074.7824 | $1,074.78 | $1,074.75 | $1,074.80 |