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 | $66.39 | 11.836% | $74.2479 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
Purchase #2 | $68.92 | 7.376% | $74.0035 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
Purchase #3 | $176.58 | 6.341% | $187.7769 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #4 | $216.70 | 12.753% | $244.3358 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
Purchase #5 | $81.85 | 7.386% | $87.8954 | $87.90 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
Purchase #6 | $164.33 | 6.578% | $175.1396 | $175.14 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
Purchase #7 | $202.26 | 6.601% | $215.6112 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.03 | $1,059.0103 | $1,059.02 | $1,059.05 | $1,058.90 |