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 | $71.91 | 8.585% | $78.0835 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #2 | $147.29 | 7.859% | $158.8655 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
Purchase #3 | $223.32 | 6.373% | $237.5522 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
Purchase #4 | $215.37 | 4.761% | $225.6238 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #5 | $133.38 | 11.332% | $148.4946 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #6 | $218.63 | 7.582% | $235.2065 | $235.21 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
Purchase #7 | $47.33 | 10.767% | $52.426 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.23 | $1,136.2521 | $1,136.25 | $1,136.25 | $1,136.30 |