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 | $50.34 | 3.565% | $52.1346 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
Purchase #2 | $66.53 | 9.272% | $72.6987 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #3 | $161.90 | 11.386% | $180.3339 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #4 | $204.71 | 9.779% | $224.7286 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
Purchase #5 | $152.35 | 8.456% | $165.2327 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
Purchase #6 | $95.40 | 7.109% | $102.182 | $102.18 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
Purchase #7 | $247.92 | 10.361% | $273.607 | $273.61 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.15 | $1,070.9175 | $1,070.91 | $1,071.00 | $1,070.80 |