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 | $74.40 | 5.451% | $78.4555 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.78 | 13.701% | $188.4935 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #3 | $38.72 | 3.710% | $40.1565 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #4 | $128.74 | 7.513% | $138.4122 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #5 | $248.66 | 10.231% | $274.1004 | $274.10 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
Purchase #6 | $189.65 | 8.484% | $205.7399 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
Purchase #7 | $136.29 | 5.705% | $144.0653 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.24 | $1,069.4233 | $1,069.43 | $1,069.40 | $1,069.50 |