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 | $70.92 | 6.730% | $75.6929 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
Purchase #2 | $100.76 | 9.298% | $110.1287 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
Purchase #3 | $171.69 | 12.506% | $193.1616 | $193.16 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
Purchase #4 | $115.86 | 10.790% | $128.3613 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
Purchase #5 | $245.25 | 12.696% | $276.3869 | $276.39 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
Purchase #6 | $169.79 | 3.395% | $175.5544 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
Purchase #7 | $84.33 | 6.636% | $89.9261 | $89.93 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.60 | $1,049.2119 | $1,049.21 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.30 |