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 | $62.90 | 8.827% | $68.4522 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $219.25 | 7.716% | $236.1673 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
Purchase #3 | $63.39 | 11.723% | $70.8212 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
Purchase #4 | $123.36 | 9.571% | $135.1668 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
Purchase #5 | $202.83 | 12.667% | $228.5225 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.66 | 4.756% | $261.5338 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #7 | $67.69 | 8.248% | $73.2731 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.08 | $1,073.9369 | $1,073.93 | $1,073.85 | $1,074.00 |