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 | $63.56 | 9.288% | $69.4635 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
Purchase #2 | $164.60 | 5.406% | $173.4983 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #3 | $170.47 | 10.761% | $188.8143 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
Purchase #4 | $25.65 | 8.373% | $27.7977 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #5 | $105.53 | 4.200% | $109.9623 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
Purchase #6 | $210.68 | 5.601% | $222.4802 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #7 | $219.75 | 12.544% | $247.3154 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.24 | $1,039.3317 | $1,039.33 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.40 |