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 | $70.26 | 5.688% | $74.2564 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
Purchase #2 | $181.34 | 8.194% | $196.199 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #3 | $168.55 | 11.507% | $187.945 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
Purchase #4 | $109.46 | 9.473% | $119.8291 | $119.83 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
Purchase #5 | $231.82 | 3.639% | $240.2559 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
Purchase #6 | $53.73 | 7.748% | $57.893 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
Purchase #7 | $236.72 | 4.447% | $247.2469 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.88 | $1,123.6253 | $1,123.64 | $1,123.65 | $1,123.60 |