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 | $70.49 | 3.143% | $72.7055 | $72.71 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #2 | $200.49 | 6.828% | $214.1795 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 12.535% | $85.054 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
Purchase #4 | $249.73 | 4.804% | $261.727 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
Purchase #5 | $35.44 | 12.159% | $39.7491 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #6 | $207.49 | 7.251% | $222.5351 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #7 | $237.37 | 11.459% | $264.5702 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.59 | $1,160.5204 | $1,160.53 | $1,160.55 | $1,160.50 |