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 | $69.76 | 10.448% | $77.0485 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
Purchase #2 | $103.62 | 6.395% | $110.2465 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
Purchase #3 | $249.72 | 4.545% | $261.0698 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
Purchase #4 | $199.96 | 9.311% | $218.5783 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #5 | $188.40 | 10.715% | $208.5871 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
Purchase #6 | $125.27 | 7.157% | $134.2356 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
Purchase #7 | $119.41 | 7.761% | $128.6774 | $128.68 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.14 | $1,138.4432 | $1,138.46 | $1,138.50 | $1,138.40 |