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 | $70.54 | 11.172% | $78.4207 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $134.71 | 3.236% | $139.0692 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
Purchase #3 | $148.54 | 8.118% | $160.5985 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $248.47 | 8.688% | $270.0571 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
Purchase #5 | $50.85 | 4.695% | $53.2374 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
Purchase #6 | $147.50 | 12.220% | $165.5245 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.71 | 9.508% | $261.4065 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.32 | $1,128.3139 | $1,128.32 | $1,128.25 | $1,128.30 |