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 | $66.27 | 4.770% | $69.4311 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
Purchase #2 | $153.32 | 12.488% | $172.4666 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #3 | $77.75 | 4.655% | $81.3693 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
Purchase #4 | $156.60 | 8.133% | $169.3363 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
Purchase #5 | $246.35 | 13.761% | $280.2502 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
Purchase #6 | $108.43 | 8.236% | $117.3603 | $117.36 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
Purchase #7 | $126.52 | 3.344% | $130.7508 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.24 | $1,020.9646 | $1,020.97 | $1,020.95 | $1,021.10 |