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 | $64.95 | 9.218% | $70.9371 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
Purchase #2 | $118.45 | 3.150% | $122.1812 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
Purchase #3 | $218.30 | 9.193% | $238.3683 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
Purchase #4 | $220.26 | 8.450% | $238.872 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
Purchase #5 | $245.60 | 8.191% | $265.7171 | $265.72 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
Purchase #6 | $159.61 | 8.570% | $173.2886 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #7 | $143.74 | 10.516% | $158.8557 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.91 | $1,268.2200 | $1,268.23 | $1,268.20 | $1,268.30 |