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 | $70.51 | 11.496% | $78.6158 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $104.67 | 3.304% | $108.1283 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
Purchase #3 | $64.94 | 8.478% | $70.4456 | $70.45 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
Purchase #4 | $52.77 | 5.709% | $55.7826 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #5 | $225.54 | 13.650% | $256.3262 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #6 | $189.40 | 12.778% | $213.6015 | $213.60 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
Purchase #7 | $249.93 | 5.275% | $263.1138 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.76 | $1,046.0138 | $1,046.02 | $1,046.05 | $1,045.90 |