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 | $67.79 | 3.305% | $70.0305 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
Purchase #2 | $114.57 | 9.314% | $125.241 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
Purchase #3 | $95.33 | 4.799% | $99.9049 | $99.90 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #4 | $237.97 | 7.727% | $256.3579 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
Purchase #5 | $220.78 | 11.169% | $245.4389 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
Purchase #6 | $112.78 | 8.438% | $122.2964 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
Purchase #7 | $116.67 | 3.270% | $120.4851 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.89 | $1,039.7547 | $1,039.76 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.70 |