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 | $67.35 | 3.597% | $69.7726 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
Purchase #2 | $159.64 | 7.751% | $172.0137 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #3 | $204.50 | 5.615% | $215.9827 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
Purchase #4 | $101.70 | 13.563% | $115.4936 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #5 | $238.97 | 10.553% | $264.1885 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
Purchase #6 | $131.26 | 5.680% | $138.7156 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #7 | $120.47 | 10.632% | $133.2784 | $133.28 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.89 | $1,109.4451 | $1,109.44 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.50 |