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 | $66.29 | 6.603% | $70.6671 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
Purchase #2 | $112.40 | 3.315% | $116.1261 | $116.13 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
Purchase #3 | $115.82 | 10.341% | $127.7969 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
Purchase #4 | $159.55 | 6.450% | $169.841 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
Purchase #5 | $159.28 | 6.562% | $169.732 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
Purchase #6 | $239.92 | 12.381% | $269.6245 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
Purchase #7 | $85.44 | 12.291% | $95.9414 | $95.94 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.70 | $1,019.7290 | $1,019.73 | $1,019.75 | $1,019.60 |