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 | $78.71 | 4.757% | $82.4542 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.76 | 12.221% | $31.1525 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
Purchase #3 | $198.77 | 13.825% | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
Purchase #4 | $136.55 | 5.528% | $144.0985 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
Purchase #5 | $88.31 | 7.818% | $95.2141 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #6 | $214.76 | 8.538% | $233.0962 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
Purchase #7 | $229.41 | 11.867% | $256.6341 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.27 | $1,068.8996 | $1,068.89 | $1,068.90 | $1,069.00 |