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 | $74.56 | 5.352% | $78.5505 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $100.59 | 8.666% | $109.3071 | $109.31 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
Purchase #3 | $233.47 | 12.252% | $262.0747 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
Purchase #4 | $178.99 | 3.664% | $185.5482 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $85.82 | 10.246% | $94.6131 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
Purchase #6 | $243.47 | 8.639% | $264.5034 | $264.50 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #7 | $237.92 | 11.640% | $265.6139 | $265.61 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.82 | $1,260.2109 | $1,260.20 | $1,260.15 | $1,260.20 |