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 | $71.48 | 9.365% | $78.1741 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $127.26 | 11.636% | $142.068 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
Purchase #3 | $193.47 | 11.258% | $215.2509 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #4 | $145.87 | 6.613% | $155.5164 | $155.52 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
Purchase #5 | $39.47 | 11.554% | $44.0304 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
Purchase #6 | $225.62 | 13.776% | $256.7014 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #7 | $15.69 | 12.268% | $17.6148 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.86 | $909.3560 | $909.35 | $909.30 | $909.40 |