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 | $73.42 | 3.572% | $76.0426 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.55 | 4.697% | $138.7759 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #3 | $127.82 | 12.394% | $143.662 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
Purchase #4 | $196.80 | 8.371% | $213.2741 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
Purchase #5 | $140.82 | 8.399% | $152.6475 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
Purchase #6 | $218.26 | 9.354% | $238.676 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #7 | $144.66 | 11.184% | $160.8388 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.33 | $1,123.9169 | $1,123.92 | $1,123.95 | $1,123.90 |