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 | $76.47 | 7.835% | $82.4614 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.30 | 3.318% | $178.0169 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
Purchase #3 | $177.94 | 10.288% | $196.2465 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $196.96 | 11.851% | $220.3017 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
Purchase #5 | $238.62 | 13.199% | $270.1155 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 4.391% | $91.624 | $91.62 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #7 | $30.42 | 7.687% | $32.7584 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.48 | $1,071.5244 | $1,071.53 | $1,071.45 | $1,071.50 |