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 | $68.90 | 13.605% | $78.2738 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #2 | $125.53 | 13.850% | $142.9159 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
Purchase #3 | $187.69 | 6.220% | $199.3643 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #4 | $168.49 | 8.596% | $182.9734 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
Purchase #5 | $214.28 | 3.220% | $221.1798 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
Purchase #6 | $234.68 | 9.174% | $256.2095 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
Purchase #7 | $180.30 | 6.390% | $191.8212 | $191.82 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,179.87 | $1,272.7379 | $1,272.73 | $1,272.65 | $1,272.80 |