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 | $62.87 | 10.472% | $69.4537 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
Purchase #2 | $7.29 | 13.356% | $8.2637 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #3 | $179.94 | 7.497% | $193.4301 | $193.43 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
Purchase #4 | $128.99 | 5.725% | $136.3747 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
Purchase #5 | $194.56 | 8.312% | $210.7318 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
Purchase #6 | $147.75 | 12.263% | $165.8686 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #7 | $245.54 | 13.340% | $278.295 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.94 | $1,062.4176 | $1,062.41 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.50 |