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 | $76.75 | 5.180% | $80.7257 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
Purchase #2 | $175.37 | 7.798% | $189.0454 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
Purchase #3 | $62.72 | 12.373% | $70.4803 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #4 | $184.96 | 11.356% | $205.9641 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
Purchase #5 | $138.44 | 11.574% | $154.463 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
Purchase #6 | $248.60 | 8.741% | $270.3301 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.30 | 7.623% | $256.4656 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,125.14 | $1,227.4742 | $1,227.48 | $1,227.50 | $1,227.50 |