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 | $75.38 | 3.859% | $78.2889 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #2 | $151.93 | 13.479% | $172.4086 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #3 | $65.59 | 9.456% | $71.7922 | $71.79 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
Purchase #4 | $220.31 | 11.189% | $244.9605 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
Purchase #5 | $244.75 | 10.698% | $270.9334 | $270.93 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
Purchase #6 | $65.58 | 8.443% | $71.1169 | $71.12 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #7 | $177.44 | 13.540% | $201.4654 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.98 | $1,110.9659 | $1,110.97 | $1,110.95 | $1,111.00 |