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 | $73.50 | 5.118% | $77.2617 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
Purchase #2 | $171.30 | 10.615% | $189.4835 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
Purchase #3 | $144.80 | 6.817% | $154.671 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
Purchase #4 | $57.28 | 7.615% | $61.6419 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
Purchase #5 | $212.36 | 13.146% | $240.2768 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #6 | $247.62 | 4.584% | $258.9709 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
Purchase #7 | $198.48 | 4.144% | $206.705 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,105.34 | $1,189.0108 | $1,189.01 | $1,189.00 | $1,189.10 |