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 | $73.90 | 5.788% | $78.1773 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $233.51 | 11.149% | $259.544 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
Purchase #3 | $115.75 | 8.709% | $125.8307 | $125.83 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
Purchase #4 | $18.84 | 11.466% | $21.0002 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #5 | $132.78 | 10.192% | $146.3129 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
Purchase #6 | $229.41 | 11.546% | $255.8977 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
Purchase #7 | $131.76 | 6.868% | $140.8093 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.95 | $1,027.5721 | $1,027.57 | $1,027.60 | $1,027.50 |