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 | $73.68 | 6.443% | $78.4272 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $214.58 | 5.720% | $226.854 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
Purchase #3 | $178.91 | 9.160% | $195.2982 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
Purchase #4 | $215.68 | 8.838% | $234.7418 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
Purchase #5 | $81.83 | 4.403% | $85.433 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #6 | $168.77 | 5.340% | $177.7823 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
Purchase #7 | $121.85 | 5.114% | $128.0814 | $128.08 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.30 | $1,126.6179 | $1,126.61 | $1,126.70 | $1,126.60 |