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 | $72.80 | 7.284% | $78.1028 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #2 | $222.85 | 11.871% | $249.3045 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
Purchase #3 | $172.82 | 4.419% | $180.4569 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #4 | $37.40 | 11.127% | $41.5615 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
Purchase #5 | $246.28 | 5.653% | $260.2022 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
Purchase #6 | $39.71 | 12.706% | $44.7556 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
Purchase #7 | $188.74 | 13.866% | $214.9107 | $214.91 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.60 | $1,069.2942 | $1,069.29 | $1,069.25 | $1,069.40 |