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 | $70.84 | 6.154% | $75.1995 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
Purchase #2 | $170.65 | 3.660% | $176.8958 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
Purchase #3 | $38.96 | 3.128% | $40.1787 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #4 | $238.92 | 13.584% | $271.3749 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
Purchase #5 | $223.56 | 7.437% | $240.1862 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #6 | $15.90 | 9.754% | $17.4509 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #7 | $180.69 | 6.183% | $191.8621 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.52 | $1,013.1481 | $1,013.15 | $1,013.15 | $1,013.30 |