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 | $68.26 | 6.720% | $72.8471 | $72.85 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
Purchase #2 | $164.32 | 11.350% | $182.9703 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
Purchase #3 | $241.44 | 8.200% | $261.2381 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #4 | $45.34 | 3.608% | $46.9759 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
Purchase #5 | $247.59 | 9.823% | $271.9108 | $271.91 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
Purchase #6 | $123.34 | 3.279% | $127.3843 | $127.38 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
Purchase #7 | $70.30 | 13.222% | $79.5951 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.59 | $1,042.9216 | $1,042.93 | $1,042.95 | $1,042.90 |