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 | $74.90 | 4.510% | $78.278 | $78.28 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #2 | $80.47 | 5.577% | $84.9578 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
Purchase #3 | $233.30 | 11.648% | $260.4748 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
Purchase #4 | $60.33 | 6.655% | $64.345 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
Purchase #5 | $219.25 | 3.176% | $226.2134 | $226.21 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
Purchase #6 | $84.79 | 10.752% | $93.9066 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
Purchase #7 | $182.36 | 12.210% | $204.6262 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.40 | $1,012.8018 | $1,012.81 | $1,012.80 | $1,012.80 |