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 | $67.66 | 9.650% | $74.1892 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
Purchase #2 | $49.44 | 10.186% | $54.476 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.39 | 10.531% | $160.701 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.40 | 6.239% | $242.6499 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
Purchase #5 | $30.75 | 12.306% | $34.5341 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
Purchase #6 | $26.73 | 5.499% | $28.1999 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #7 | $228.45 | 7.465% | $245.5038 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $776.82 | $840.2539 | $840.25 | $840.30 | $840.20 |