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 | $62.52 | 5.175% | $65.7554 | $65.76 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
Purchase #2 | $56.31 | 5.297% | $59.2927 | $59.29 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #3 | $186.45 | 12.492% | $209.7413 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
Purchase #4 | $83.40 | 4.789% | $87.394 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #5 | $166.92 | 13.570% | $189.571 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
Purchase #6 | $244.77 | 12.482% | $275.3222 | $275.32 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
Purchase #7 | $103.27 | 11.808% | $115.4641 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.64 | $1,002.5407 | $1,002.53 | $1,002.50 | $1,002.60 |