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 | $63.57 | 13.837% | $72.3662 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
Purchase #2 | $119.67 | 7.778% | $128.9779 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
Purchase #3 | $217.73 | 3.301% | $224.9173 | $224.92 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
Purchase #4 | $145.92 | 13.842% | $166.1182 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
Purchase #5 | $39.60 | 3.129% | $40.8391 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #6 | $206.31 | 4.109% | $214.7873 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #7 | $231.44 | 4.760% | $242.4565 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.24 | $1,090.4625 | $1,090.48 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.50 |