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 | $69.84 | 3.384% | $72.2034 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
Purchase #2 | $82.87 | 11.263% | $92.2036 | $92.20 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
Purchase #3 | $64.62 | 11.670% | $72.1612 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
Purchase #4 | $72.38 | 7.477% | $77.7919 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #5 | $246.54 | 3.735% | $255.7483 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
Purchase #6 | $246.77 | 13.751% | $280.7033 | $280.70 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
Purchase #7 | $170.83 | 4.356% | $178.2714 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.85 | $1,029.0831 | $1,029.07 | $1,029.05 | $1,029.10 |