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 | $69.29 | 3.207% | $71.5121 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #2 | $238.41 | 10.667% | $263.8412 | $263.84 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
Purchase #3 | $124.77 | 11.696% | $139.3631 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
Purchase #4 | $118.75 | 5.552% | $125.343 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
Purchase #5 | $140.52 | 9.467% | $153.823 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
Purchase #6 | $167.61 | 7.108% | $179.5237 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #7 | $139.72 | 12.117% | $156.6499 | $156.65 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.07 | $1,090.0560 | $1,090.04 | $1,090.00 | $1,089.90 |