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 | $70.99 | 5.595% | $74.9619 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.78 | 8.333% | $270.5942 | $270.59 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
Purchase #3 | $42.96 | 5.866% | $45.48 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #4 | $104.66 | 5.592% | $110.5126 | $110.51 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #5 | $150.95 | 10.845% | $167.3205 | $167.32 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #6 | $77.85 | 10.151% | $85.7526 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
Purchase #7 | $242.55 | 3.550% | $251.1605 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.74 | $1,005.7823 | $1,005.77 | $1,005.75 | $1,005.90 |