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 | $73.90 | 6.167% | $78.4574 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $152.50 | 3.579% | $157.958 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
Purchase #3 | $169.43 | 3.159% | $174.7823 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
Purchase #4 | $93.98 | 3.841% | $97.5898 | $97.59 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #5 | $243.43 | 6.600% | $259.4964 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #6 | $108.49 | 12.263% | $121.7941 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
Purchase #7 | $99.98 | 12.755% | $112.7324 | $112.73 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.71 | $1,002.8104 | $1,002.81 | $1,002.85 | $1,002.90 |