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 | $75.63 | 3.357% | $78.1689 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $70.83 | 11.306% | $78.838 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #3 | $146.62 | 13.446% | $166.3345 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
Purchase #4 | $222.45 | 9.621% | $243.8519 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
Purchase #5 | $9.76 | 10.478% | $10.7827 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
Purchase #6 | $19.55 | 12.332% | $21.9609 | $21.96 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
Purchase #7 | $215.35 | 13.458% | $244.3318 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $760.19 | $844.2687 | $844.26 | $844.30 | $844.30 |