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 | $75.98 | 3.271% | $78.4653 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.70 | 10.624% | $195.4726 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.51 | 8.213% | $188.8425 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
Purchase #4 | $165.63 | 8.749% | $180.121 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #5 | $155.64 | 6.807% | $166.2344 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
Purchase #6 | $216.40 | 9.343% | $236.6183 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
Purchase #7 | $29.81 | 12.476% | $33.5291 | $33.53 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.67 | $1,079.2832 | $1,079.28 | $1,079.25 | $1,079.20 |