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 | $75.75 | 3.313% | $78.2596 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #2 | $199.98 | 10.574% | $221.1259 | $221.13 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.50 | 13.131% | $43.5554 | $43.56 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
Purchase #4 | $175.97 | 12.417% | $197.8202 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #5 | $152.39 | 8.862% | $165.8948 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
Purchase #6 | $30.63 | 5.853% | $32.4228 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #7 | $243.75 | 6.199% | $258.8601 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.97 | $997.9388 | $997.94 | $997.90 | $998.00 |