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 | $67.98 | 4.704% | $71.1778 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #2 | $240.55 | 12.256% | $270.0318 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.54 | 8.286% | $269.134 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
Purchase #4 | $20.54 | 5.839% | $21.7393 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
Purchase #5 | $96.95 | 6.756% | $103.4999 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #6 | $92.53 | 5.745% | $97.8458 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
Purchase #7 | $147.26 | 13.750% | $167.5083 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.35 | $1,000.9369 | $1,000.94 | $1,001.00 | $1,000.80 |