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 | $71.87 | 7.625% | $77.3501 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
Purchase #2 | $180.27 | 3.653% | $186.8553 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
Purchase #3 | $113.32 | 13.163% | $128.2363 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
Purchase #4 | $190.63 | 12.806% | $215.0421 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
Purchase #5 | $100.32 | 4.293% | $104.6267 | $104.63 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
Purchase #6 | $56.27 | 5.509% | $59.3699 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
Purchase #7 | $238.30 | 12.724% | $268.6213 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.98 | $1,040.1017 | $1,040.11 | $1,040.10 | $1,040.10 |