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 | $67.92 | 6.671% | $72.4509 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $98.53 | 10.867% | $109.2373 | $109.24 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
Purchase #3 | $212.68 | 11.591% | $237.3317 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
Purchase #4 | $50.29 | 3.170% | $51.8842 | $51.88 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
Purchase #5 | $245.54 | 4.697% | $257.073 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
Purchase #6 | $71.39 | 11.678% | $79.7269 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
Purchase #7 | $143.66 | 12.601% | $161.7626 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $890.01 | $969.4666 | $969.46 | $969.50 | $969.50 |