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 | $72.75 | 7.860% | $78.4682 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.76 | 12.717% | $154.1518 | $154.15 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
Purchase #3 | $151.58 | 7.390% | $162.7818 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #4 | $168.40 | 8.179% | $182.1734 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
Purchase #5 | $71.73 | 5.547% | $75.7089 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
Purchase #6 | $131.58 | 4.564% | $137.5853 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
Purchase #7 | $218.90 | 6.179% | $232.4258 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.70 | $1,023.2952 | $1,023.30 | $1,023.30 | $1,023.40 |