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 | $67.99 | 5.740% | $71.8926 | $71.89 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
Purchase #2 | $82.39 | 5.808% | $87.1752 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #3 | $162.56 | 12.265% | $182.498 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #4 | $183.76 | 12.783% | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
Purchase #5 | $201.46 | 4.449% | $210.423 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
Purchase #6 | $199.55 | 6.622% | $212.7642 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
Purchase #7 | $87.86 | 13.439% | $99.6675 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.57 | $1,071.6705 | $1,071.67 | $1,071.65 | $1,071.80 |