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 | $68.57 | 6.683% | $73.1525 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
Purchase #2 | $106.85 | 5.631% | $112.8667 | $112.87 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
Purchase #3 | $113.55 | 6.872% | $121.3532 | $121.35 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
Purchase #4 | $145.60 | 8.788% | $158.3953 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #5 | $224.57 | 11.711% | $250.8694 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #6 | $78.41 | 13.277% | $88.8205 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #7 | $185.33 | 9.734% | $203.37 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.88 | $1,008.8276 | $1,008.83 | $1,008.75 | $1,009.00 |