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 | $76.41 | 3.309% | $78.9384 | $78.94 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
Purchase #2 | $117.74 | 4.516% | $123.0571 | $123.06 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
Purchase #3 | $116.82 | 5.444% | $123.1797 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
Purchase #4 | $245.98 | 8.240% | $266.2488 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
Purchase #5 | $53.49 | 9.687% | $58.6716 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
Purchase #6 | $63.32 | 10.463% | $69.9452 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.63 | 6.574% | $254.3175 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.39 | $974.3583 | $974.37 | $974.35 | $974.30 |