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 | $81.89 | 5.710% | $86.5659 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
Purchase #2 | $207.25 | 5.436% | $218.5161 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
Purchase #3 | $186.92 | 6.860% | $199.7427 | $199.74 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
Purchase #4 | $71.26 | 5.633% | $75.2741 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
Purchase #5 | $51.62 | 13.340% | $58.5061 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #6 | $193.68 | 3.267% | $200.0075 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #7 | $221.28 | 4.666% | $231.6049 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.90 | $1,070.2173 | $1,070.22 | $1,070.15 | $1,070.20 |