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 | $70.65 | 9.660% | $77.4748 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.63 | 12.544% | $90.7442 | $90.74 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
Purchase #3 | $204.44 | 5.113% | $214.893 | $214.89 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
Purchase #4 | $185.97 | 8.611% | $201.9839 | $201.98 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
Purchase #5 | $149.71 | 6.474% | $159.4022 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #6 | $86.46 | 6.457% | $92.0427 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
Purchase #7 | $167.81 | 7.648% | $180.6441 | $180.64 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.67 | $1,017.1849 | $1,017.16 | $1,017.20 | $1,017.10 |