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 | $73.90 | 5.754% | $78.1522 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $37.68 | 7.358% | $40.4525 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #3 | $47.43 | 12.550% | $53.3825 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #4 | $217.98 | 11.124% | $242.2281 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
Purchase #5 | $209.37 | 3.766% | $217.2549 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
Purchase #6 | $108.47 | 10.763% | $120.1446 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
Purchase #7 | $248.87 | 6.248% | $264.4194 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.70 | $1,016.0342 | $1,016.02 | $1,016.05 | $1,016.10 |