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 | $73.87 | 6.247% | $78.4847 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $249.59 | 8.573% | $270.9874 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
Purchase #3 | $155.76 | 13.444% | $176.7004 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
Purchase #4 | $233.62 | 12.437% | $262.6753 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
Purchase #5 | $145.34 | 11.358% | $161.8477 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
Purchase #6 | $52.84 | 7.191% | $56.6397 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
Purchase #7 | $175.39 | 10.756% | $194.2549 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.41 | $1,201.5901 | $1,201.59 | $1,201.65 | $1,201.60 |