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 | $73.94 | 6.173% | $78.5043 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $193.55 | 10.695% | $214.2502 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.82 | 11.841% | $249.2041 | $249.20 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #4 | $213.65 | 13.302% | $242.0697 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
Purchase #5 | $115.34 | 13.595% | $131.0205 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
Purchase #6 | $215.37 | 10.308% | $237.5703 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
Purchase #7 | $62.69 | 9.685% | $68.7615 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.36 | $1,221.3806 | $1,221.37 | $1,221.30 | $1,221.50 |