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 | $71.92 | 9.199% | $78.5359 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.47 | 13.849% | $207.7403 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
Purchase #3 | $99.70 | 3.128% | $102.8186 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
Purchase #4 | $209.34 | 3.729% | $217.1463 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
Purchase #5 | $52.89 | 11.825% | $59.1442 | $59.14 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
Purchase #6 | $207.78 | 8.315% | $225.0569 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
Purchase #7 | $230.35 | 11.554% | $256.9646 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,054.45 | $1,147.4068 | $1,147.41 | $1,147.40 | $1,147.30 |