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 | $74.66 | 5.507% | $78.7715 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #2 | $49.79 | 5.474% | $52.5155 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #3 | $29.69 | 4.616% | $31.0605 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #4 | $169.89 | 4.568% | $177.6506 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
Purchase #5 | $162.90 | 10.456% | $179.9328 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
Purchase #6 | $223.61 | 6.661% | $238.5047 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.27 | 6.108% | $252.8235 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.81 | $1,011.2591 | $1,011.25 | $1,011.20 | $1,011.30 |