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 | $75.77 | 3.198% | $78.1931 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $93.43 | 6.167% | $99.1918 | $99.19 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
Purchase #3 | $137.94 | 5.439% | $145.4426 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
Purchase #4 | $248.27 | 9.667% | $272.2703 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
Purchase #5 | $232.80 | 8.198% | $251.8849 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
Purchase #6 | $185.30 | 7.767% | $199.6923 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 12.602% | $273.544 | $273.54 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,216.44 | $1,320.2190 | $1,320.20 | $1,320.25 | $1,320.20 |