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 | $59.95 | 6.775% | $64.0116 | $64.01 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
Purchase #2 | $92.69 | 12.370% | $104.1558 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
Purchase #3 | $227.65 | 11.744% | $254.3852 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
Purchase #4 | $181.83 | 8.795% | $197.8219 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #5 | $75.36 | 11.833% | $84.2773 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #6 | $138.64 | 3.203% | $143.0806 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
Purchase #7 | $194.69 | 3.269% | $201.0544 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.81 | $1,048.7868 | $1,048.79 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.90 |