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 | $57.54 | 7.826% | $62.0431 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
Purchase #2 | $162.70 | 9.258% | $177.7628 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
Purchase #3 | $197.90 | 8.377% | $214.4781 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #4 | $161.93 | 5.279% | $170.4783 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #5 | $76.92 | 6.845% | $82.1852 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
Purchase #6 | $70.53 | 5.404% | $74.3414 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
Purchase #7 | $206.70 | 6.363% | $219.8523 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.22 | $1,001.1412 | $1,001.14 | $1,001.20 | $1,001.20 |