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 | $70.39 | 3.407% | $72.7882 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #2 | $149.46 | 8.533% | $162.2134 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #3 | $246.86 | 9.825% | $271.114 | $271.11 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #4 | $206.44 | 10.695% | $228.5188 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #5 | $242.89 | 9.399% | $265.7192 | $265.72 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
Purchase #6 | $78.49 | 13.814% | $89.3326 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
Purchase #7 | $79.94 | 3.495% | $82.7339 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.47 | $1,172.4201 | $1,172.41 | $1,172.40 | $1,172.30 |