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 | $66.99 | 10.681% | $74.1452 | $74.15 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
Purchase #2 | $108.83 | 6.181% | $115.5568 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
Purchase #3 | $186.51 | 12.184% | $209.2344 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
Purchase #4 | $236.90 | 13.235% | $268.2537 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
Purchase #5 | $204.66 | 3.856% | $212.5517 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
Purchase #6 | $172.73 | 13.614% | $196.2455 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $205.93 | 7.399% | $221.1668 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.55 | $1,297.1541 | $1,297.16 | $1,297.15 | $1,297.20 |