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 | $72.50 | 7.255% | $77.7599 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
Purchase #2 | $162.36 | 10.675% | $179.6919 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
Purchase #3 | $78.72 | 6.477% | $83.8187 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #4 | $182.78 | 13.658% | $207.7441 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
Purchase #5 | $135.99 | 6.637% | $145.0157 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #6 | $109.51 | 4.632% | $114.5825 | $114.58 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
Purchase #7 | $227.87 | 5.519% | $240.4461 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.73 | $1,049.0589 | $1,049.06 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.00 |