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 | $73.25 | 5.567% | $77.3278 | $77.33 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
Purchase #2 | $173.66 | 11.872% | $194.2769 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #3 | $187.65 | 5.272% | $197.5429 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
Purchase #4 | $218.97 | 7.133% | $234.5891 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
Purchase #5 | $127.50 | 11.688% | $142.4022 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #6 | $199.45 | 8.629% | $216.6605 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
Purchase #7 | $238.64 | 5.808% | $252.5002 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,219.12 | $1,315.2996 | $1,315.30 | $1,315.35 | $1,315.30 |