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 | $72.56 | 6.294% | $77.1269 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
Purchase #2 | $154.52 | 3.209% | $159.4785 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
Purchase #3 | $241.77 | 13.277% | $273.8698 | $273.87 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
Purchase #4 | $109.62 | 4.196% | $114.2197 | $114.22 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
Purchase #5 | $144.90 | 11.475% | $161.5273 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
Purchase #6 | $108.86 | 8.626% | $118.2503 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
Purchase #7 | $131.57 | 9.731% | $144.3731 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.80 | $1,048.8456 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.90 |