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 | $72.32 | 8.653% | $78.5778 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $18.94 | 9.564% | $20.7514 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
Purchase #3 | $154.30 | 4.325% | $160.9735 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 9.336% | $263.292 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
Purchase #5 | $246.51 | 13.745% | $280.3928 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #6 | $75.79 | 7.490% | $81.4667 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
Purchase #7 | $234.74 | 9.223% | $256.3901 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.41 | $1,141.8443 | $1,141.84 | $1,141.85 | $1,142.00 |