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 | $74.44 | 10.739% | $82.4341 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
Purchase #2 | $144.32 | 7.869% | $155.6765 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #3 | $248.28 | 6.431% | $264.2469 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
Purchase #4 | $206.43 | 6.766% | $220.3971 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #5 | $223.67 | 6.197% | $237.5308 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
Purchase #6 | $225.84 | 10.466% | $249.4764 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #7 | $64.62 | 5.302% | $68.0462 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,187.60 | $1,277.8080 | $1,277.82 | $1,277.90 | $1,277.70 |