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 | $69.88 | 5.570% | $73.7723 | $73.77 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
Purchase #2 | $204.61 | 5.631% | $216.1316 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
Purchase #3 | $144.55 | 9.575% | $158.3907 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #4 | $37.61 | 11.173% | $41.8122 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #5 | $230.72 | 7.125% | $247.1588 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
Purchase #6 | $82.94 | 11.496% | $92.4748 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #7 | $207.44 | 11.650% | $231.6068 | $231.61 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.75 | $1,061.3472 | $1,061.34 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.40 |