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 | $76.51 | 4.249% | $79.7609 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
Purchase #2 | $73.39 | 9.200% | $80.1419 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
Purchase #3 | $246.28 | 10.350% | $271.77 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
Purchase #4 | $201.94 | 6.305% | $214.6723 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
Purchase #5 | $226.75 | 5.182% | $238.5002 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #6 | $172.77 | 6.280% | $183.62 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
Purchase #7 | $207.79 | 4.843% | $217.8533 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,205.43 | $1,286.3186 | $1,286.31 | $1,286.25 | $1,286.40 |