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 | $71.61 | 9.803% | $78.6299 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $77.38 | 9.400% | $84.6537 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
Purchase #3 | $239.28 | 6.470% | $254.7614 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
Purchase #4 | $240.78 | 7.866% | $259.7198 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #5 | $133.47 | 5.262% | $140.4932 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #6 | $230.25 | 11.202% | $256.0426 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #7 | $164.55 | 5.295% | $173.2629 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.32 | $1,247.5635 | $1,247.55 | $1,247.55 | $1,247.60 |