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 | $70.80 | 10.670% | $78.3544 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $195.79 | 3.389% | $202.4253 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #3 | $232.62 | 5.235% | $244.7977 | $244.80 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
Purchase #4 | $149.39 | 7.295% | $160.288 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
Purchase #5 | $92.79 | 8.718% | $100.8794 | $100.88 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
Purchase #6 | $176.82 | 13.480% | $200.6553 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
Purchase #7 | $162.25 | 5.354% | $170.9369 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.46 | $1,158.3370 | $1,158.35 | $1,158.40 | $1,158.40 |