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 | $66.84 | 11.453% | $74.4952 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #2 | $44.30 | 3.263% | $45.7455 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
Purchase #3 | $239.47 | 8.855% | $260.6751 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #4 | $221.68 | 10.234% | $244.3667 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
Purchase #5 | $187.30 | 12.108% | $209.9783 | $209.98 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Purchase #6 | $170.92 | 10.394% | $188.6854 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
Purchase #7 | $104.42 | 3.494% | $108.0684 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.93 | $1,132.0146 | $1,132.04 | $1,132.05 | $1,132.10 |