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 | $249.60 | 10.188% | $275.0292 | $275.03 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
Purchase #2 | $64.92 | 6.645% | $69.2339 | $69.23 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
Purchase #3 | $16.58 | 11.628% | $18.5079 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #4 | $204.54 | 5.427% | $215.6404 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #5 | $156.31 | 8.553% | $169.6792 | $169.68 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
Purchase #6 | $135.32 | 6.325% | $143.879 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
Purchase #7 | $70.81 | 4.731% | $74.16 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.08 | $966.1296 | $966.13 | $966.20 | $966.10 |