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 | $78.57 | 4.697% | $82.2604 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
Purchase #2 | $27.67 | 6.768% | $29.5427 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
Purchase #3 | $129.57 | 12.498% | $145.7637 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
Purchase #4 | $211.88 | 9.415% | $231.8285 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
Purchase #5 | $166.96 | 11.779% | $186.6262 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
Purchase #6 | $78.98 | 3.310% | $81.5942 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
Purchase #7 | $247.74 | 10.260% | $273.1581 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.37 | $1,030.7738 | $1,030.77 | $1,030.80 | $1,030.80 |