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 | $70.45 | 11.386% | $78.4714 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.88 | 11.169% | $86.5784 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #3 | $11.35 | 3.786% | $11.7797 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
Purchase #4 | $106.69 | 5.314% | $112.3595 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
Purchase #5 | $223.52 | 4.427% | $233.4152 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
Purchase #6 | $221.69 | 10.777% | $245.5815 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #7 | $247.58 | 10.376% | $273.2689 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.16 | $1,041.4546 | $1,041.46 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.60 |