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 | $74.73 | 4.415% | $78.0293 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $237.35 | 8.174% | $256.751 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
Purchase #3 | $70.90 | 10.299% | $78.202 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #4 | $53.56 | 3.193% | $55.2702 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
Purchase #5 | $90.44 | 9.424% | $98.9631 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
Purchase #6 | $227.49 | 7.509% | $244.5722 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
Purchase #7 | $139.47 | 12.538% | $156.9567 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $893.94 | $968.7445 | $968.74 | $968.70 | $968.90 |