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 | 4.820% | $78.4368 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $212.33 | 12.448% | $238.7608 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #3 | $246.75 | 8.332% | $267.3092 | $267.31 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
Purchase #4 | $41.96 | 3.387% | $43.3812 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #5 | $249.55 | 9.127% | $272.3264 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
Purchase #6 | $120.64 | 6.870% | $128.928 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
Purchase #7 | $201.50 | 7.578% | $216.7697 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.56 | $1,245.9121 | $1,245.92 | $1,245.95 | $1,245.90 |