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 | $70.66 | 9.700% | $77.514 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.28 | 5.559% | $77.3536 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
Purchase #3 | $187.83 | 9.856% | $206.3425 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
Purchase #4 | $153.41 | 4.184% | $159.8287 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
Purchase #5 | $118.82 | 5.194% | $124.9915 | $124.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Purchase #6 | $209.62 | 8.175% | $226.7564 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
Purchase #7 | $131.64 | 8.282% | $142.5424 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.26 | $1,015.3291 | $1,015.32 | $1,015.35 | $1,015.30 |