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 | 6.289% | $78.1224 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #2 | $140.52 | 11.208% | $156.2695 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
Purchase #3 | $164.28 | 7.254% | $176.1969 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
Purchase #4 | $181.90 | 5.739% | $192.3392 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
Purchase #5 | $229.39 | 11.390% | $255.5175 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #6 | $97.89 | 8.480% | $106.1911 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
Purchase #7 | $123.81 | 8.209% | $133.9736 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.29 | $1,098.6102 | $1,098.61 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.60 |