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 | $72.59 | 3.775% | $75.3303 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.74 | 10.503% | $87.0101 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
Purchase #3 | $167.49 | 10.126% | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
Purchase #4 | $235.88 | 6.523% | $251.2665 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
Purchase #5 | $88.75 | 5.663% | $93.7759 | $93.78 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 12.686% | $248.4726 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $65.71 | 3.558% | $68.048 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.66 | $1,008.3534 | $1,008.36 | $1,008.35 | $1,008.40 |