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 | $62.50 | 6.388% | $66.4925 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.88 | 10.868% | $79.6919 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #3 | $100.47 | 11.634% | $112.1587 | $112.16 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
Purchase #4 | $242.31 | 4.374% | $252.9086 | $252.91 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
Purchase #5 | $79.65 | 11.478% | $88.7922 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #6 | $239.65 | 13.594% | $272.228 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
Purchase #7 | $122.74 | 8.644% | $133.3496 | $133.35 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.20 | $1,005.6215 | $1,005.62 | $1,005.65 | $1,005.60 |