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 | $5.49 | 4.208% | $5.721 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
Purchase #2 | $92.70 | 7.677% | $99.8166 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
Purchase #3 | $68.53 | 7.744% | $73.837 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
Purchase #4 | $54.60 | 9.665% | $59.8771 | $59.88 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 11.273% | $277.6261 | $277.63 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
Purchase #6 | $216.39 | 11.596% | $241.4826 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #7 | $231.52 | 11.337% | $257.7674 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.73 | $1,016.1278 | $1,016.14 | $1,016.15 | $1,016.10 |