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 | $121.60 | 5.669% | $128.4935 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.85 | 13.405% | $57.6664 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
Purchase #3 | $120.38 | 6.585% | $128.307 | $128.31 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #4 | $193.47 | 5.111% | $203.3583 | $203.36 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
Purchase #5 | $238.42 | 4.778% | $249.8117 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
Purchase #6 | $78.72 | 7.140% | $84.3406 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
Purchase #7 | $206.95 | 5.397% | $218.1191 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.39 | $1,070.0966 | $1,070.10 | $1,070.05 | $1,070.10 |