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 | $71.45 | 10.186% | $78.7279 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
Purchase #2 | $110.48 | 7.521% | $118.7892 | $118.79 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
Purchase #3 | $166.52 | 13.675% | $189.2916 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
Purchase #4 | $157.99 | 3.470% | $163.4723 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
Purchase #5 | $240.88 | 9.486% | $263.7299 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
Purchase #6 | $131.31 | 12.377% | $147.5622 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
Purchase #7 | $81.92 | 8.611% | $88.9741 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.55 | $1,050.5472 | $1,050.54 | $1,050.55 | $1,050.60 |