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 | $69.67 | 12.261% | $78.2122 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $244.25 | 13.398% | $276.9746 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
Purchase #3 | $235.32 | 13.644% | $267.4271 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
Purchase #4 | $245.64 | 6.775% | $262.2821 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #5 | $133.25 | 10.451% | $147.176 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
Purchase #6 | $166.32 | 13.352% | $188.527 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $182.52 | 8.182% | $197.4538 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,276.97 | $1,418.0528 | $1,418.05 | $1,418.10 | $1,418.10 |