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 | $75.36 | 4.105% | $78.4535 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $95.77 | 7.687% | $103.1318 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
Purchase #3 | $112.61 | 6.271% | $119.6718 | $119.67 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
Purchase #4 | $113.42 | 12.491% | $127.5873 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #5 | $88.26 | 9.468% | $96.6165 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
Purchase #6 | $131.98 | 7.870% | $142.3668 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
Purchase #7 | $161.97 | 6.812% | $173.0034 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.37 | $840.8311 | $840.83 | $840.80 | $840.90 |