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 | $75.58 | 3.564% | $78.2737 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #2 | $146.37 | 9.585% | $160.3996 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #3 | $10.76 | 8.308% | $11.6539 | $11.65 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
Purchase #4 | $89.71 | 5.263% | $94.4314 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
Purchase #5 | $174.37 | 7.447% | $187.3553 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 3.863% | $248.0456 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
Purchase #7 | $144.67 | 8.639% | $157.168 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $880.28 | $937.3275 | $937.33 | $937.30 | $937.40 |