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 | $113.50 | 5.768% | $120.0467 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
Purchase #2 | $178.65 | 8.242% | $193.3743 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
Purchase #3 | $67.48 | 4.380% | $70.4356 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
Purchase #4 | $248.54 | 12.136% | $278.7028 | $278.70 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
Purchase #5 | $172.66 | 10.347% | $190.5251 | $190.53 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
Purchase #6 | $109.82 | 5.568% | $115.9348 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
Purchase #7 | $60.87 | 11.701% | $67.9924 | $67.99 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.52 | $1,037.0117 | $1,037.01 | $1,037.05 | $1,036.90 |