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 | $70.73 | 3.183% | $72.9813 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #2 | $126.59 | 13.297% | $143.4227 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.42 | 11.465% | $246.8058 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
Purchase #4 | $155.27 | 11.166% | $172.6074 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #5 | $198.83 | 6.757% | $212.2649 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
Purchase #6 | $119.26 | 6.817% | $127.39 | $127.39 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
Purchase #7 | $212.92 | 11.820% | $238.0871 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,105.02 | $1,213.5592 | $1,213.56 | $1,213.55 | $1,213.60 |