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 | $71.91 | 7.660% | $77.4183 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
Purchase #2 | $69.53 | 6.730% | $74.2094 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
Purchase #3 | $176.72 | 11.601% | $197.2213 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
Purchase #4 | $62.43 | 4.685% | $65.3548 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
Purchase #5 | $237.61 | 12.239% | $266.6911 | $266.69 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
Purchase #6 | $210.73 | 10.413% | $232.6733 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
Purchase #7 | $134.47 | 9.240% | $146.895 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.40 | $1,060.4632 | $1,060.46 | $1,060.40 | $1,060.50 |