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 | $70.34 | 4.806% | $73.7205 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
Purchase #2 | $223.53 | 11.832% | $249.9781 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #3 | $180.99 | 10.827% | $200.5858 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #4 | $117.95 | 10.744% | $130.6225 | $130.62 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
Purchase #5 | $19.54 | 10.376% | $21.5675 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
Purchase #6 | $205.72 | 8.591% | $223.3934 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
Purchase #7 | $67.86 | 6.522% | $72.2858 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.93 | $972.1536 | $972.16 | $972.15 | $972.20 |