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 | $68.93 | 5.110% | $72.4523 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.63 | 5.149% | $177.3128 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
Purchase #3 | $47.72 | 4.549% | $49.8908 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
Purchase #4 | $191.99 | 5.317% | $202.1981 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
Purchase #5 | $223.28 | 12.365% | $250.8886 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #6 | $12.81 | 8.474% | $13.8955 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
Purchase #7 | $185.50 | 10.352% | $204.703 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.86 | $971.3411 | $971.34 | $971.35 | $971.40 |