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 | $74.62 | 5.314% | $78.5853 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $243.87 | 4.664% | $255.2441 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
Purchase #3 | $176.53 | 5.222% | $185.7484 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
Purchase #4 | $45.45 | 3.247% | $46.9258 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
Purchase #5 | $238.72 | 7.532% | $256.7004 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #6 | $118.44 | 8.785% | $128.845 | $128.85 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
Purchase #7 | $139.45 | 4.514% | $145.7448 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.08 | $1,097.7938 | $1,097.80 | $1,097.85 | $1,097.60 |