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 | $76.40 | 5.634% | $80.7044 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #2 | $163.62 | 4.784% | $171.4476 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
Purchase #3 | $68.46 | 4.708% | $71.6831 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
Purchase #4 | $139.76 | 5.846% | $147.9304 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
Purchase #5 | $237.39 | 13.144% | $268.5925 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
Purchase #6 | $205.57 | 12.179% | $230.6064 | $230.61 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
Purchase #7 | $148.69 | 11.812% | $166.2533 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.89 | $1,137.2177 | $1,137.21 | $1,137.25 | $1,137.20 |