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 | $72.44 | 12.496% | $81.4921 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.44 | 13.429% | $175.1797 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
Purchase #3 | $239.65 | 13.336% | $271.6097 | $271.61 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
Purchase #4 | $112.50 | 9.665% | $123.3731 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
Purchase #5 | $153.73 | 12.174% | $172.4451 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
Purchase #6 | $225.60 | 4.177% | $235.0233 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
Purchase #7 | $220.53 | 4.107% | $229.5872 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,178.89 | $1,288.7102 | $1,288.71 | $1,288.70 | $1,288.70 |