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 | $71.67 | 10.399% | $79.123 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
Purchase #2 | $27.42 | 7.846% | $29.5714 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
Purchase #3 | $28.93 | 10.564% | $31.9862 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
Purchase #4 | $132.56 | 12.170% | $148.6926 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #5 | $197.43 | 6.741% | $210.7388 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
Purchase #6 | $230.68 | 12.652% | $259.8656 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
Purchase #7 | $229.88 | 12.343% | $258.2541 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.57 | $1,018.2317 | $1,018.23 | $1,018.20 | $1,018.30 |