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 | $74.65 | 5.575% | $78.8117 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #2 | $108.61 | 5.838% | $114.9507 | $114.95 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
Purchase #3 | $223.66 | 4.748% | $234.2794 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
Purchase #4 | $95.77 | 4.145% | $99.7397 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
Purchase #5 | $217.47 | 9.852% | $238.8951 | $238.90 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #6 | $106.50 | 9.599% | $116.7229 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #7 | $134.32 | 12.224% | $150.7393 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.98 | $1,034.1388 | $1,034.14 | $1,034.15 | $1,034.10 |