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 | $242.36 | 9.530% | $265.4569 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.69 | 6.845% | $78.7341 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
Purchase #3 | $72.58 | 12.158% | $81.4043 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #4 | $215.96 | 12.294% | $242.5101 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #5 | $120.30 | 6.652% | $128.3024 | $128.30 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #6 | $149.79 | 5.458% | $157.9655 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
Purchase #7 | $110.29 | 11.124% | $122.5587 | $122.56 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.97 | $1,076.9320 | $1,076.93 | $1,076.90 | $1,077.00 |