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 | $74.61 | 6.495% | $79.4559 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.33 | 4.262% | $120.2454 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
Purchase #3 | $34.77 | 5.498% | $36.6817 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #4 | $171.88 | 8.652% | $186.7511 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
Purchase #5 | $119.83 | 4.537% | $125.2667 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
Purchase #6 | $213.98 | 6.721% | $228.3616 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
Purchase #7 | $244.74 | 9.724% | $268.5385 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.14 | $1,045.3009 | $1,045.31 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.40 |