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 | $64.86 | 7.135% | $69.4878 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
Purchase #2 | $43.66 | 5.794% | $46.1897 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.50 | 10.658% | $253.9601 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
Purchase #4 | $152.78 | 10.477% | $168.7868 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
Purchase #5 | $155.86 | 3.494% | $161.3057 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
Purchase #6 | $250.57 | 10.433% | $276.712 | $276.71 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
Purchase #7 | $155.25 | 11.197% | $172.6333 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.48 | $1,149.0754 | $1,149.08 | $1,149.10 | $1,149.10 |