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 | $71.76 | 9.206% | $78.3662 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $212.72 | 4.443% | $222.1711 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
Purchase #3 | $168.65 | 5.764% | $178.371 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
Purchase #4 | $234.63 | 4.783% | $245.8524 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
Purchase #5 | $66.57 | 8.314% | $72.1046 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
Purchase #6 | $36.29 | 9.869% | $39.8715 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #7 | $234.84 | 6.596% | $250.33 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.46 | $1,087.0668 | $1,087.06 | $1,087.00 | $1,087.20 |