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 | $74.68 | 4.748% | $78.2258 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $177.85 | 7.788% | $191.701 | $191.70 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
Purchase #3 | $226.87 | 12.436% | $255.0836 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
Purchase #4 | $228.62 | 12.200% | $256.5116 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.40 | 6.561% | $263.6319 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
Purchase #6 | $146.80 | 13.677% | $166.8778 | $166.88 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #7 | $207.48 | 4.655% | $217.1382 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,309.70 | $1,429.1699 | $1,429.17 | $1,429.25 | $1,429.10 |