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 | $66.96 | 5.600% | $70.7098 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
Purchase #2 | $223.87 | 9.572% | $245.2988 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
Purchase #3 | $225.56 | 6.501% | $240.2237 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $11.97 | 4.697% | $12.5322 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
Purchase #5 | $24.54 | 9.519% | $26.876 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
Purchase #6 | $198.82 | 3.300% | $205.3811 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
Purchase #7 | $165.89 | 13.330% | $188.0031 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.61 | $989.0247 | $989.02 | $989.05 | $989.00 |