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 | $72.34 | 8.447% | $78.4506 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $169.59 | 9.217% | $185.2211 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #3 | $249.97 | 9.794% | $274.4521 | $274.45 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
Purchase #4 | $12.68 | 6.269% | $13.4749 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
Purchase #5 | $173.37 | 12.314% | $194.7188 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
Purchase #6 | $224.43 | 7.819% | $241.9782 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
Purchase #7 | $143.33 | 4.793% | $150.1998 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.71 | $1,138.4955 | $1,138.49 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.60 |