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 | $83.39 | 3.741% | $86.5096 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.74 | 3.542% | $225.4524 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.39 | 7.472% | $260.5014 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #4 | $68.38 | 9.555% | $74.9137 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
Purchase #5 | $49.90 | 12.815% | $56.2947 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #6 | $190.67 | 4.298% | $198.865 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #7 | $156.29 | 7.542% | $168.0774 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.76 | $1,070.6142 | $1,070.61 | $1,070.60 | $1,070.70 |