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 | $69.36 | 12.824% | $78.2547 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #2 | $148.45 | 5.110% | $156.0358 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
Purchase #3 | $19.41 | 8.304% | $21.0218 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #4 | $187.55 | 11.119% | $208.4037 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #5 | $177.70 | 4.381% | $185.485 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #6 | $144.88 | 6.503% | $154.3015 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #7 | $215.25 | 7.163% | $230.6684 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.60 | $1,034.1709 | $1,034.17 | $1,034.15 | $1,034.20 |