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 | $70.79 | 10.463% | $78.1968 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $94.95 | 11.868% | $106.2187 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
Purchase #3 | $63.57 | 6.826% | $67.9093 | $67.91 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
Purchase #4 | $186.57 | 8.183% | $201.837 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
Purchase #5 | $204.78 | 5.748% | $216.5508 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
Purchase #6 | $206.95 | 12.648% | $233.125 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
Purchase #7 | $163.99 | 5.680% | $173.3046 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.60 | $1,077.1422 | $1,077.15 | $1,077.15 | $1,077.10 |