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 | $74.44 | 5.277% | $78.3682 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.80 | 3.369% | $130.0382 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
Purchase #3 | $112.29 | 8.537% | $121.8762 | $121.88 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
Purchase #4 | $224.97 | 8.655% | $244.4412 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
Purchase #5 | $94.33 | 8.854% | $102.682 | $102.68 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
Purchase #6 | $136.86 | 8.475% | $148.4589 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
Purchase #7 | $203.55 | 10.163% | $224.2368 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.24 | $1,050.1015 | $1,050.11 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.10 |