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 | $69.95 | 3.454% | $72.3661 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
Purchase #2 | $176.68 | 10.267% | $194.8197 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
Purchase #3 | $71.66 | 5.439% | $75.5576 | $75.56 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
Purchase #4 | $59.80 | 6.442% | $63.6523 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
Purchase #5 | $144.87 | 9.714% | $158.9427 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
Purchase #6 | $177.61 | 13.527% | $201.6353 | $201.64 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
Purchase #7 | $230.70 | 5.556% | $243.5177 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.27 | $1,010.4914 | $1,010.50 | $1,010.45 | $1,010.50 |