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 | $64.93 | 4.775% | $68.0304 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.61 | 12.608% | $281.0808 | $281.08 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
Purchase #3 | $176.44 | 11.503% | $196.7359 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
Purchase #4 | $37.58 | 3.284% | $38.8141 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #5 | $47.27 | 12.177% | $53.0261 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
Purchase #6 | $134.53 | 5.801% | $142.3341 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
Purchase #7 | $205.50 | 10.631% | $227.3467 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.86 | $1,007.3681 | $1,007.37 | $1,007.45 | $1,007.20 |