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 | $110.28 | 9.330% | $120.5691 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
Purchase #2 | $73.89 | 3.167% | $76.2301 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
Purchase #3 | $79.71 | 11.128% | $88.5801 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #4 | $61.65 | 13.521% | $69.9857 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
Purchase #5 | $51.60 | 5.256% | $54.3121 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
Purchase #6 | $234.74 | 6.488% | $249.9699 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $176.47 | 9.586% | $193.3864 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.34 | $853.0334 | $853.04 | $853.05 | $853.10 |