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 | $75.25 | 4.516% | $78.6483 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $118.73 | 7.191% | $127.2679 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
Purchase #3 | $155.35 | 5.105% | $163.2806 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
Purchase #4 | $158.79 | 11.518% | $177.0794 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
Purchase #5 | $54.50 | 3.625% | $56.4756 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #6 | $215.40 | 7.150% | $230.8011 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
Purchase #7 | $147.90 | 13.778% | $168.2777 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.92 | $1,001.8306 | $1,001.84 | $1,001.90 | $1,001.90 |