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 | $71.85 | 8.752% | $78.1383 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
Purchase #2 | $90.55 | 4.561% | $94.68 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
Purchase #3 | $249.54 | 13.813% | $284.009 | $284.01 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
Purchase #4 | $226.99 | 5.422% | $239.2974 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
Purchase #5 | $160.87 | 7.287% | $172.5926 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #6 | $210.36 | 4.843% | $220.5477 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
Purchase #7 | $129.95 | 8.317% | $140.7579 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.11 | $1,230.0229 | $1,230.03 | $1,230.05 | $1,230.00 |