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 | $67.78 | 6.197% | $71.9803 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #2 | $158.71 | 6.152% | $168.4738 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $250.93 | 12.334% | $281.8797 | $281.88 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
Purchase #4 | $106.71 | 8.680% | $115.9724 | $115.97 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
Purchase #5 | $106.46 | 3.755% | $110.4576 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
Purchase #6 | $125.50 | 4.756% | $131.4688 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
Purchase #7 | $172.89 | 4.351% | $180.4124 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.98 | $1,060.6450 | $1,060.64 | $1,060.60 | $1,060.80 |