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 | $71.25 | 10.425% | $78.6778 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #2 | $172.76 | 4.379% | $180.3252 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #3 | $198.98 | 5.496% | $209.9159 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
Purchase #4 | $217.79 | 11.691% | $243.2518 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
Purchase #5 | $234.79 | 3.588% | $243.2143 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
Purchase #6 | $163.25 | 5.596% | $172.3855 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #7 | $174.91 | 12.467% | $196.716 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,233.73 | $1,324.4865 | $1,324.50 | $1,324.50 | $1,324.50 |