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 | $73.51 | 6.458% | $78.2573 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #2 | $50.42 | 3.156% | $52.0113 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Purchase #3 | $31.92 | 3.715% | $33.1058 | $33.11 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
Purchase #4 | $146.67 | 8.671% | $159.3878 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #5 | $237.57 | 13.360% | $269.3094 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
Purchase #6 | $223.56 | 12.660% | $251.8627 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
Purchase #7 | $171.37 | 10.690% | $189.6895 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.02 | $1,033.6238 | $1,033.63 | $1,033.60 | $1,033.70 |