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 | $65.25 | 7.483% | $70.1327 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
Purchase #2 | $241.54 | 12.283% | $271.2084 | $271.21 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
Purchase #3 | $137.44 | 5.753% | $145.3469 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
Purchase #4 | $97.53 | 10.758% | $108.0223 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
Purchase #5 | $240.67 | 11.649% | $268.7056 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
Purchase #6 | $140.95 | 4.568% | $147.3886 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #7 | $31.49 | 10.240% | $34.7146 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.87 | $1,045.5191 | $1,045.52 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.40 |