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 | $72.33 | 8.382% | $78.3927 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $135.70 | 6.458% | $144.4635 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $83.76 | 4.518% | $87.5443 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
Purchase #4 | $246.60 | 12.858% | $278.3078 | $278.31 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
Purchase #5 | $30.30 | 7.322% | $32.5186 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #6 | $220.76 | 4.872% | $231.5154 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
Purchase #7 | $206.46 | 3.543% | $213.7749 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.91 | $1,066.5172 | $1,066.51 | $1,066.45 | $1,066.50 |