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 | $72.63 | 7.420% | $78.0191 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $155.28 | 4.700% | $162.5782 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #3 | $212.92 | 13.543% | $241.7558 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
Purchase #4 | $43.28 | 9.459% | $47.3739 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
Purchase #5 | $150.32 | 5.198% | $158.1336 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
Purchase #6 | $142.73 | 11.756% | $159.5093 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
Purchase #7 | $153.84 | 6.270% | $163.4858 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.00 | $1,010.8557 | $1,010.86 | $1,010.85 | $1,010.90 |