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 | $59.96 | 7.250% | $64.3071 | $64.31 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
Purchase #2 | $166.59 | 4.670% | $174.3698 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
Purchase #3 | $230.38 | 6.491% | $245.334 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
Purchase #4 | $99.99 | 11.373% | $111.3619 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
Purchase #5 | $87.28 | 4.584% | $91.2809 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #6 | $127.32 | 7.487% | $136.8524 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
Purchase #7 | $231.57 | 6.689% | $247.0597 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.09 | $1,070.5658 | $1,070.56 | $1,070.55 | $1,070.70 |