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 | $71.85 | 3.820% | $74.5947 | $74.59 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
Purchase #2 | $130.61 | 12.655% | $147.1387 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
Purchase #3 | $169.34 | 7.405% | $181.8796 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
Purchase #4 | $182.80 | 9.734% | $200.5938 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #5 | $138.76 | 7.537% | $149.2183 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
Purchase #6 | $248.94 | 9.871% | $273.5129 | $273.51 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
Purchase #7 | $56.38 | 3.705% | $58.4689 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.68 | $1,085.4069 | $1,085.40 | $1,085.40 | $1,085.40 |