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 | $72.49 | 7.251% | $77.7462 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
Purchase #2 | $204.34 | 11.704% | $228.256 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
Purchase #3 | $170.99 | 7.704% | $184.1631 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
Purchase #4 | $205.83 | 9.392% | $225.1616 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
Purchase #5 | $149.78 | 8.640% | $162.721 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #6 | $80.56 | 7.708% | $86.7696 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
Purchase #7 | $175.55 | 3.373% | $181.4713 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.54 | $1,146.2888 | $1,146.29 | $1,146.20 | $1,146.40 |