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 | $73.68 | 6.370% | $78.3734 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.30 | 10.175% | $95.081 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
Purchase #3 | $189.83 | 4.580% | $198.5242 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #4 | $145.55 | 11.767% | $162.6769 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #5 | $140.82 | 11.134% | $156.4989 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #6 | $235.74 | 4.316% | $245.9145 | $245.91 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
Purchase #7 | $236.93 | 6.802% | $253.046 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.85 | $1,190.1149 | $1,190.11 | $1,190.10 | $1,190.10 |