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 | $70.88 | 10.113% | $78.0481 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $49.49 | 8.605% | $53.7486 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
Purchase #3 | $213.46 | 10.609% | $236.106 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
Purchase #4 | $231.31 | 5.837% | $244.8116 | $244.81 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
Purchase #5 | $132.61 | 7.874% | $143.0517 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
Purchase #6 | $124.55 | 8.598% | $135.2588 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
Purchase #7 | $164.93 | 7.529% | $177.3476 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.23 | $1,068.3724 | $1,068.38 | $1,068.35 | $1,068.30 |