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 | $74.34 | 5.482% | $78.4153 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.39 | 13.245% | $45.7397 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
Purchase #3 | $126.38 | 12.286% | $141.907 | $141.91 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
Purchase #4 | $236.64 | 13.781% | $269.2514 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
Purchase #5 | $177.33 | 9.851% | $194.7988 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
Purchase #6 | $131.56 | 9.355% | $143.8674 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
Purchase #7 | $185.44 | 11.753% | $207.2348 | $207.23 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.08 | $1,081.2144 | $1,081.22 | $1,081.20 | $1,081.20 |