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 | $68.74 | 5.188% | $72.3062 | $72.31 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #2 | $6.36 | 7.559% | $6.8408 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
Purchase #3 | $91.75 | 5.458% | $96.7577 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $248.77 | 10.367% | $274.56 | $274.56 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
Purchase #5 | $209.87 | 13.538% | $238.2822 | $238.28 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $133.86 | 3.447% | $138.4742 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #7 | $208.95 | 6.781% | $223.1189 | $223.12 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.30 | $1,050.3400 | $1,050.34 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.40 |