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 | $62.90 | 11.774% | $70.3058 | $70.31 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
Purchase #2 | $154.85 | 3.251% | $159.8842 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #3 | $169.70 | 8.544% | $184.1992 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #4 | $70.80 | 5.220% | $74.4958 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #5 | $135.70 | 8.745% | $147.567 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
Purchase #6 | $231.99 | 6.330% | $246.675 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
Purchase #7 | $129.79 | 12.693% | $146.2642 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.73 | $1,029.3912 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.50 |