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 | $71.48 | 3.492% | $73.9761 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
Purchase #2 | $41.52 | 9.194% | $45.3373 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
Purchase #3 | $248.60 | 5.208% | $261.5471 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #4 | $107.88 | 13.730% | $122.6919 | $122.69 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
Purchase #5 | $54.56 | 3.449% | $56.4418 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
Purchase #6 | $229.93 | 13.400% | $260.7406 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
Purchase #7 | $182.31 | 7.853% | $196.6268 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.28 | $1,017.3616 | $1,017.37 | $1,017.45 | $1,017.20 |