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 | $77.74 | 6.120% | $82.4977 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.67 | 10.561% | $99.14 | $99.14 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
Purchase #3 | $113.90 | 4.376% | $118.8843 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
Purchase #4 | $227.67 | 4.562% | $238.0563 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
Purchase #5 | $246.80 | 7.680% | $265.7542 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
Purchase #6 | $224.68 | 9.199% | $245.3483 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
Purchase #7 | $205.42 | 11.342% | $228.7187 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,185.88 | $1,278.3995 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.40 |