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 | $73.52 | 6.800% | $78.5194 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $111.92 | 11.415% | $124.6957 | $124.70 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
Purchase #3 | $14.91 | 12.724% | $16.8071 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #4 | $120.37 | 5.485% | $126.9723 | $126.97 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
Purchase #5 | $226.85 | 5.811% | $240.0323 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #6 | $237.45 | 5.547% | $250.6214 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #7 | $246.37 | 10.463% | $272.1477 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.39 | $1,109.7959 | $1,109.80 | $1,109.75 | $1,109.70 |