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 | $70.60 | 11.582% | $78.7769 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #2 | $246.31 | 9.109% | $268.7464 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
Purchase #3 | $250.38 | 7.623% | $269.4665 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
Purchase #4 | $123.84 | 12.811% | $139.7051 | $139.71 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
Purchase #5 | $123.89 | 11.568% | $138.2216 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
Purchase #6 | $141.46 | 12.142% | $158.6361 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $250.35 | 8.654% | $272.0153 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,206.83 | $1,325.5679 | $1,325.59 | $1,325.55 | $1,325.50 |