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 | $70.74 | 3.287% | $73.0652 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
Purchase #2 | $228.41 | 5.145% | $240.1617 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
Purchase #3 | $228.32 | 3.412% | $236.1103 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
Purchase #4 | $163.74 | 4.496% | $171.1018 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
Purchase #5 | $217.44 | 10.725% | $240.7604 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
Purchase #6 | $218.69 | 13.256% | $247.6795 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #7 | $57.98 | 4.721% | $60.7172 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,185.32 | $1,269.5961 | $1,269.60 | $1,269.55 | $1,269.70 |