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 | $65.45 | 4.595% | $68.4574 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.66 | 11.858% | $159.5766 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #3 | $99.88 | 9.284% | $109.1529 | $109.15 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
Purchase #4 | $239.36 | 9.356% | $261.7545 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
Purchase #5 | $177.42 | 9.117% | $193.5954 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
Purchase #6 | $141.46 | 9.651% | $155.1123 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
Purchase #7 | $150.66 | 13.126% | $170.4356 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.89 | $1,118.0847 | $1,118.09 | $1,118.10 | $1,118.20 |