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 | $74.55 | 3.684% | $77.2964 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
Purchase #2 | $115.80 | 11.530% | $129.1517 | $129.15 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
Purchase #3 | $66.61 | 11.771% | $74.4507 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
Purchase #4 | $225.98 | 9.602% | $247.6786 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #5 | $184.30 | 6.709% | $196.6647 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
Purchase #6 | $66.79 | 7.147% | $71.5635 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
Purchase #7 | $204.75 | 7.174% | $219.4388 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.78 | $1,016.2444 | $1,016.24 | $1,016.25 | $1,016.40 |