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 | $67.46 | 4.494% | $70.4917 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $173.59 | 4.189% | $180.8617 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
Purchase #3 | $45.99 | 5.723% | $48.622 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #4 | $216.58 | 7.392% | $232.5896 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
Purchase #5 | $18.89 | 3.676% | $19.5844 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #6 | $141.36 | 4.203% | $147.3014 | $147.30 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.83 | 12.639% | $275.7741 | $275.77 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.70 | $975.2249 | $975.21 | $975.20 | $975.30 |