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 | $70.36 | 5.515% | $74.2404 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
Purchase #2 | $61.71 | 13.202% | $69.857 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
Purchase #3 | $244.35 | 5.102% | $256.8167 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #4 | $87.28 | 8.703% | $94.876 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
Purchase #5 | $50.67 | 7.330% | $54.3841 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #6 | $139.38 | 6.693% | $148.7087 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #7 | $216.70 | 10.389% | $239.213 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $870.45 | $938.0959 | $938.10 | $938.10 | $938.10 |