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 | $74.96 | 3.358% | $77.4772 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.90 | 5.599% | $108.6614 | $108.66 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
Purchase #3 | $166.40 | 12.371% | $186.9853 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Purchase #4 | $107.61 | 9.299% | $117.6167 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
Purchase #5 | $213.46 | 7.107% | $228.6306 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
Purchase #6 | $72.60 | 4.479% | $75.8518 | $75.85 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 4.182% | $241.2334 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.48 | $1,036.4564 | $1,036.46 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.50 |