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 | $70.32 | 7.392% | $75.5181 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.45 | 12.229% | $95.8997 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #3 | $149.58 | 7.582% | $160.9212 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #4 | $214.83 | 3.118% | $221.5284 | $221.53 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
Purchase #5 | $88.54 | 7.214% | $94.9273 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
Purchase #6 | $119.45 | 10.568% | $132.0735 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
Purchase #7 | $247.95 | 12.622% | $279.2462 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.12 | $1,060.1144 | $1,060.12 | $1,060.10 | $1,060.00 |