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 | $135.70 | 10.378% | $149.7829 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
Purchase #2 | $215.77 | 6.342% | $229.4541 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
Purchase #3 | $76.48 | 11.327% | $85.1429 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #4 | $192.55 | 4.293% | $200.8162 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #5 | $64.31 | 12.677% | $72.4626 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #6 | $78.65 | 4.698% | $82.345 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
Purchase #7 | $242.52 | 6.706% | $258.7834 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.98 | $1,078.7871 | $1,078.78 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.80 |