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 | $74.83 | 4.710% | $78.3545 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $150.51 | 3.783% | $156.2038 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #3 | $151.47 | 13.365% | $171.714 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
Purchase #4 | $36.69 | 7.803% | $39.5529 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #5 | $144.26 | 8.397% | $156.3735 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
Purchase #6 | $185.79 | 13.652% | $211.1541 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
Purchase #7 | $222.63 | 6.447% | $236.983 | $236.98 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.18 | $1,050.3358 | $1,050.31 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.50 |