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 | $75.63 | 3.403% | $78.2037 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $56.66 | 3.859% | $58.8465 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
Purchase #3 | $80.74 | 4.435% | $84.3208 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #4 | $249.27 | 8.411% | $270.2361 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
Purchase #5 | $197.43 | 3.477% | $204.2946 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
Purchase #6 | $179.91 | 4.245% | $187.5472 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
Purchase #7 | $118.83 | 10.666% | $131.5044 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.47 | $1,014.9533 | $1,014.95 | $1,014.95 | $1,014.80 |