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 | $71.47 | 11.184% | $79.4632 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #2 | $232.48 | 9.410% | $254.3564 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
Purchase #3 | $125.48 | 13.820% | $142.8213 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
Purchase #4 | $245.40 | 13.496% | $278.5192 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
Purchase #5 | $230.68 | 10.696% | $255.3535 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
Purchase #6 | $45.45 | 7.596% | $48.9024 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
Purchase #7 | $63.94 | 6.570% | $68.1409 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.90 | $1,127.5569 | $1,127.55 | $1,127.50 | $1,127.60 |