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 | $76.38 | 6.784% | $81.5616 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #2 | $106.98 | 13.262% | $121.1677 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
Purchase #3 | $141.45 | 13.540% | $160.6023 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $241.91 | 5.402% | $254.978 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #5 | $138.44 | 5.728% | $146.3698 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #6 | $200.87 | 8.602% | $218.1488 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
Purchase #7 | $72.70 | 9.383% | $79.5214 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.73 | $1,062.3496 | $1,062.35 | $1,062.30 | $1,062.40 |