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 | $70.94 | 10.619% | $78.4731 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.78 | 4.283% | $76.94 | $76.94 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
Purchase #3 | $138.88 | 13.356% | $157.4288 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
Purchase #4 | $247.74 | 9.601% | $271.5255 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
Purchase #5 | $225.48 | 6.646% | $240.4654 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #6 | $130.64 | 4.631% | $136.6899 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
Purchase #7 | $71.95 | 11.569% | $80.2739 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.41 | $1,041.7966 | $1,041.80 | $1,041.80 | $1,041.80 |