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 | $71.42 | 9.679% | $78.3327 | $78.33 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #2 | $134.85 | 5.734% | $142.5823 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #3 | $151.51 | 8.325% | $164.1232 | $164.12 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
Purchase #4 | $204.86 | 4.390% | $213.8534 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
Purchase #5 | $230.38 | 7.754% | $248.2437 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
Purchase #6 | $210.63 | 11.643% | $235.1537 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
Purchase #7 | $125.64 | 3.125% | $129.5663 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,129.29 | $1,211.8553 | $1,211.84 | $1,211.85 | $1,211.90 |